WCO HARMONIZED SYSTEM SECTION XIX
Section XIX: Arms & Ammunition; Parts & Accessories
Covers military weapons, side arms, revolvers, firearms, munitions of war, missiles, and parts/accessories. Section XIX comprises 1 WCO Chapters (Chapter 93).
WCO Classification
Section XIX
Nomenclature Layer
Chapters Covered
1 Chapters
Ch 93
National Registries
10 Live Countries
US, UK, EU, DE, CA, MX, CN, JP, IN, AU
Tariff Index
5,755 HS6 Backbone
Universal WCO 6-Digit
1. Chapters Included in Section XIX (Arms & Ammunition; Parts & Accessories)
Click any chapter to access its full 4-digit heading breakdown and 6-digit tariff subheadings:
2. Frequently Asked Questions: Section XIX Customs Classification
What commodities are classified under WCO Section XIX?
WCO Section XIX (Arms & Ammunition; Parts & Accessories) covers Chapters 93. Scope description: Covers military weapons, side arms, revolvers, firearms, munitions of war, missiles, and parts/accessories.
Which chapters belong to Section XIX?
Section XIX contains 1 Harmonized System chapters: Chapter 93.
How are 6-digit HS codes structured within Section XIX?
All 6-digit WCO Harmonized System codes in Section XIX follow the 2022/2026 international nomenclature backbone. Digits 1–2 represent the Chapter, digits 3–4 represent the Heading, and digits 5–6 represent the Subheading.
What general MFN import duty rates apply to products in Section XIX?
Customs duty rates in Section XIX vary by country and specific 6-digit subheading. Multi-country tariffs (US, UK, EU, Germany, Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, India, Australia) can be queried per code on hscodedb.com.
What trade agreements provide duty preferences for Section XIX goods?
Preferential tariff entry for Section XIX goods is available under major trade agreements including USMCA/T-MEC, CPTPP, RCEP, EU-UK TCA, and CETA with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What partner government agency (PGA) controls apply to Section XIX?
Imports in Section XIX may require PGA clearances such as USDA/FDA/DAFF biosecurity (agricultural/food items), EPA/REACH (chemicals), or CITES (endangered flora/fauna).
How can an importer obtain a binding tariff ruling for Section XIX items?
Importers can request binding classification decisions through official national portals: CBP CROSS (US), HMRC ATaR (UK), EU EBTI / Zoll (EU/Germany), CBSA NCR (Canada), SAT (Mexico), GACC (China), Japan Customs (Japan), CAAR (India), or ABF (Australia).
What valuation method is used to calculate duties on Section XIX imports?
Most customs authorities assess ad valorem duties on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight) or FOB transaction value under the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement.
What de minimis thresholds apply to express imports in Section XIX?
Duty-free de minimis thresholds vary by destination: US $800 (Sec 321), Australia AUD $1,000 (LVT), EU/Germany €150, Canada C$150 duty-free / C$40 tax-free (CUSMA courier rules), UK £135, Japan ¥10,000 JPY, and India ₹10,000 INR.
Where can I search official 10-digit tariff extensions for Section XIX?
Full 10-digit/8-digit national tariff lines for Section XIX are indexed across all 10 live national registries on hscodedb.com.
3. Official Customs & WCO Primary Sources
World Customs Organization (WCO) HS Nomenclature ↗
Official 6-digit Harmonized System 2022/2026 structure.
USITC HTS Tariff Schedule 2026 ↗
Official 10-digit U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
HMRC Trade Tariff Service 2026 ↗
Official UKGT 10-digit tariff schedule.
EU Commission TARIC Database 2026 ↗
Official 10-digit EU Integrated Tariff database.
Bundeszollverwaltung (Zoll / ATLAS) ↗
German Federal Customs Administration tariff database.
CBSA Customs Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit CBSA tariff schedule.
SNICE TIGIE Tariff Portal Mexico 2026 ↗
Official Mexican 10-digit Fracción Arancelaria portal.
GACC China Customs Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Chinese 8-digit CN tariff schedule.
Japan Customs Tariff Schedule (実行関税率表) ↗
Official Japanese 9-digit tariff schedule.
CBIC India ITC-HS Tariff Schedule 2026 ↗
Official Indian 8-digit ITC-HS tariff schedule.
ABF Australian Working Tariff 2026 ↗
Official Australian 8-digit Working Tariff schedule.