Hierarchy

19Section XIX — ARMS AND AMMUNITION

9300000000ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9301000000Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading|9307

9301100000Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars)

9301200000Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors

9301900000Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty0.000 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

0.000 %

Preferential rates(30)

+20

Preferential rates - 30 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %	—	—	2
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %	—	—
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %EEA Agreement	—	EEA Agreement	1
OCTs2080 0.000 %Overseas Association Decision	—	Overseas Association Decision
Andorra 0.000 %EU-Andorra Customs Union	—	EU-Andorra Customs Union
Switzerland 0.000 %EU-Switzerland Bilateral Agreements	—	EU-Switzerland Bilateral Agreements
Chile 0.000 %EU-Chile Association Agreement	—	EU-Chile Association Agreement
Algeria 0.000 %EU-Algeria Association Agreement	—	EU-Algeria Association Agreement

Supplementary unit(1)

inherited from 9301000000

ERGA OMNES

NARRegulation 1754/152016-01-01

Import control(5)

inherited from 9301000000

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-07-20

2 certificate(s) required

Y757Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1aa.2a)

Y758Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1aa paragraph 2b)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD966It shall be prohibited to purchase, import or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union (“Common Military List”) into the Union if they originate in Belarus or are exported from Belarus. (Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 - Article 1aa.1)

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y957Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part V of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)

Import/export not allowed after control

CD972If the goods declared are described in the "MG" footnote linked to the measure import, purchase or transfer, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in Annex II from the DPRK, whether or not originating in the DPRK shall be prohibited (Article 3.1.(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509).

MG595Countermeasure Subsystems and Penetration Aids (e.g. jammers, chaff, decoys) designed to saturate, confuse, or evade missile defences

Russia

Decision 0512/142017-03-31

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import not allowed

TM839The import, purchase or transport of arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment, and spare parts therefor, from Russia by nationals of Member States or using their flag vessels or aircraft, shall be prohibited (COUNCIL DECISION 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014). The prohibitions shall be without prejudice to the execution of contracts or agreements concluded before 1 August 2014, and to the provision of spare parts and services necessary to the maintenance and safety of existing capabilities within the Union.

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

CD967I. According to Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014, it shall be prohibited to import into European Union goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol. The prohibition shall not apply in respect of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part. II. According to the Council Regulation (EU) 692/2014, the export of goods and technologies suited for use in the sectors of transport; telecommunications; energy; prospection, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources is prohibited: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Crimea or Sevastopol, or (b) for use in Crimea or Sevastopol.

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

CD860According to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263 (OJ L42I, p. 77): I. It shall be prohibited to import into the European Union goods originating in non-government controlled areas of the Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia oblasts of Ukraine. The import prohibitions not apply in respect of: (a) the execution until 24 May 2022 of trade contracts concluded before 23 February 2022, or of ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the natural or legal person, entity or body seeking to perform the contract has notified, at least 10 working days in advance, the activity or transaction to the competent authority of the Member State in which they are established; (b) goods originating in the specified territories which have been made available to the Ukrainian authorities for examination, for which compliance with the conditions conferring entitlement to preferential origin has been verified and for which a certificate of origin has been issued in accordance with the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. II. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export goods and technology listed in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) 2022/263: (a) to any natural or legal person, entity or body in the specified territories, or (b) for use in the specified territories. Annex II shall include certain goods and technologies suited for use in the following key sectors: (i) transport; (ii) telecommunications; (iii) energy; (iv) the prospecting, exploration and production of oil, gas and mineral resources. The prohibitions in point II above shall be without prejudice to the execution until 24 August 2022 of an obligation arising from a contract concluded before 23 February 2022, or from ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts, provided that the competent authority has been informed at least five working days in advance.

Import prohibition -torture goods(1)

inherited from 9301000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0125/192025-08-20

Except:XL(XL)XC(XC)

2 certificate(s) required

C064Other certificates

Authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture (Regulation (EU) 2019/125)

Y904Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the TR footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

CD990If the declared goods are described in the "TR" footnotes linked to the measure and they are not medical technical goods and they won't be used for the exclusive purpose of public display in a museum in view of their historic significance,export/import is prohibited (Regulation (EU) 2019/125 (OJ L 30).

TR044Equipment and explosive projectiles for dispensing injurious quantities of riot control agents from aerial platforms.

Restriction on entry into free circulation(4)

inherited from 9300000000

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4061Arms, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

TM570The following shall be prohibited: a) the import of or the introduction into the territory of the Community of, and b) the dealing in, Iraqi cultural property and other items of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific and religious importance, if they have been illegally removed from locations in Iraq, in particular, if: i) the items form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of Iraqi museums, archives or libraries' conservation collection, or the inventories of Iraqi religious institutions, or ii) there exists reasonable suspicion that the goods have been removed from Iraq without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Iraq's laws and regulations. These prohibitions shall not apply if it is shown that either: a) the cultural items were exported from Iraq prior to 6 August 1990; or b) the cultural items are being returned to Iraqi institutions in accordance with the objective of safe return as set out in paragraph 7 of UNSC Resolution 1483 (2003).

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4099Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4061Arms, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

TM572It shall be prohibited to import, export, or transfer Syrian cultural property goods and other goods of archaeological, historical, cultural, rare scientific or religious importance, including those listed in Annex XI of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the goods have been removed from Syria without the consent of their legitimate owner or have been removed in breach of Syrian law or international law, in particular if the goods form an integral part of either the public collections listed in the inventories of the conservation collections of Syrian museums, archives or libraries, or the inventories of Syrian religious institutions. The prohibition shall not apply if it is demonstrated that: (a) the goods were exported from Syria prior to 9 May 2011; or (b) the goods are being safely returned to their legitimate owners in Syria.

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4098Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions

Start date: 2002-01-01

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

9301100000: Artillery weapon, for example a gun, howitzer or mortar
9301900000: Other military weapon of heading 9301 not described as artillery or as a named or similar projector

Classification tips

Rocket launcher, flame-thrower, grenade launcher, torpedo tube or similar projector
Described as a rocket launcher, flame-thrower, grenade launcher, torpedo tube or similar projector

Typical uses

Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 93 — Arms and ammunition; Parts and accessories thereof

This chapter does not cover: caps, detonators, signalling flares and other pyrotechnic articles of heading 3604, parts of general use as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, armoured fighting vehicles (heading 8710), telescopic sights or other optical devices of Chapter 90 unless mounted on arms, or swords, cutlasses, bayonets and similar arms intended for display or collection when recognizable as antiques (heading 9706). The chapter covers military weapons (heading 9301), revolvers and pistols (heading 9302), other firearms (heading 9303-9304), parts and accessories (heading 9305), and bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war, and parts thereof (heading 9306). Cartridges and other ammunition, and parts thereof including shot and cartridge wads, are covered by heading 9306.

Section note

Non-preferential origin

split_heading

Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307.

As specified for split headings

Residual rule

Where the country of origin cannot be determined by application of the primary rules, the country of origin of the goods shall be the country in which the major portion of the materials originated, as determined on the basis of the value of the materials.

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors is 0.000 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

Yes, 27 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

Yes, 5 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

2 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

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Hierarchy

19Section XIX — ARMS AND AMMUNITION

9300000000ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9301000000Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading|9307

9301100000Artillery weapons (for example, guns, howitzers and mortars)

9301200000Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors

9301900000Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty0.000 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

0.000 %

Preferential rates(30)

+20

Preferential rates - 30 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %	—	—	2
Preferential origin in accordance with the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Kingdom of Morocco, of the other part.2000 0.000 %	—	—
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %EEA Agreement	—	EEA Agreement	1
OCTs2080 0.000 %Overseas Association Decision	—	Overseas Association Decision
Andorra 0.000 %EU-Andorra Customs Union	—	EU-Andorra Customs Union
Switzerland 0.000 %EU-Switzerland Bilateral Agreements	—	EU-Switzerland Bilateral Agreements
Chile 0.000 %EU-Chile Association Agreement	—	EU-Chile Association Agreement
Algeria 0.000 %EU-Algeria Association Agreement	—	EU-Algeria Association Agreement

Supplementary unit(1)

inherited from 9301000000

ERGA OMNES

NARRegulation 1754/152016-01-01

Import control(5)

inherited from 9301000000

Belarus

Regulation 0765/062025-07-20

2 certificate(s) required

Y757Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa.1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see exemptions in article 1aa.2a)

Y758Particular provisions

The prohibitions defined in article 1aa paragraph 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 do not apply (see contractual exemptions in article 1aa paragraph 2b)

Import/export not allowed after control

North Korea

Regulation 1509/172017-09-01

1 certificate(s) required

Y957Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Annex II, Part V of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509)

Import/export not allowed after control

MG595Countermeasure Subsystems and Penetration Aids (e.g. jammers, chaff, decoys) designed to saturate, confuse, or evade missile defences

Russia

Decision 0512/142017-03-31

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure

Import not allowed

Ukraine

Regulation 0692/142026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y997Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or destined to Crimea or Sevastopol (Articles 2 and 2b.1 of Council Regulation (EU) No 692/2014)

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

Import not allowed

Ukraine

Regulation 0263/222026-06-24

EU-Ukraine DCFTA(since 2016)

3 certificate(s) required

Y984Particular provisions

Goods not originating from or not destined for the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine in the oblasts of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia

N954UN/EDIFACT certificate

Movement certificate EUR.1

N864UN/EDIFACT certificate

Invoice declaration or origin declaration made out by any exporter on invoice or any other commercial document

Import/export not allowed after control

Import prohibition -torture goods(1)

inherited from 9301000000

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0125/192025-08-20

Except:XL(XL)XC(XC)

2 certificate(s) required

C064Other certificates

Authorisation for export or import of goods that could be used for torture (Regulation (EU) 2019/125)

Y904Particular provisions

Goods other than those described in the TR footnotes linked to the measure

Import/export not allowed after control

TR044Equipment and explosive projectiles for dispensing injurious quantities of riot control agents from aerial platforms.

Restriction on entry into free circulation(4)

inherited from 9300000000

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4061Arms, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

Iraq

—Regulation 1210/032003-05-23

4099Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1210/2003 (OJ L 169): no restrictions

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4061Arms, between 50 and 100 years old, other than those covered by the additional codes 4008, 4010, 4011, 4013, 4023, 4040 - 4048

Syria

—Regulation 1332/132025-05-29

4098Other than those mentioned in Regulation (EC) no 1332/2013 (OJ L 335): no restrictions

Start date: 2002-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Common misclassifications

9301100000: Artillery weapon, for example a gun, howitzer or mortar
9301900000: Other military weapon of heading 9301 not described as artillery or as a named or similar projector

Classification tips

Rocket launcher, flame-thrower, grenade launcher, torpedo tube or similar projector
Described as a rocket launcher, flame-thrower, grenade launcher, torpedo tube or similar projector

Typical uses

Associated BTIs

Regulatory notes

Chapter noteChapter 93 — Arms and ammunition; Parts and accessories thereof

Section note

Non-preferential origin

split_heading

Military weapons, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 9307.

As specified for split headings

Residual rule

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

Are there tariff preferences for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

Yes, 27 tariff preferences are available for this code. Preferential rates apply to imports from countries with a trade agreement with the EU.

Are import controls required for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

Yes, 5 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

How many BTIs (Binding Tariff Information) exist for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

2 BTIs have been issued for this TARIC code by EU Member States customs authorities.

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Keywords

Rocket launcher · Flame-thrower · Grenade launcher · Projector / launcher · Military weapon

1. This Section does not cover: (a) goods of Chapter 36 (for example, percussion caps, detonators, signalling flares); (b) parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV) or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39); (c) armoured fighting vehicles (heading 8710); (d) telescopic sights or other optical devices suitable for use with arms, unless mounted on a firearm or presented with the firearm on which they are designed to be mounted (Chapter 90); (e) crossbows (heading 9506); (f) swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms, and parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor (heading 9307). 2. In heading 9306, the reference to 'parts thereof' does not include radio or radar apparatus of heading 8526.

TARIC code 9301200000 (Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors) covers the following products: Military rocket launcher, Military torpedo tube.

How to correctly classify a product under code 9301200000?

Rocket launcher, flame-thrower, grenade launcher, torpedo tube or similar projector Described as a rocket launcher, flame-thrower, grenade launcher, torpedo tube or similar projector

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors (9301200000)?

Non-preferential origin rules for Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors are defined in Annex 22-01 of the UCC Delegated Act. These rules determine the country of origin for MFN duty rates, trade policy measures, and origin marking.

Can TARIC code 9301200000 be used on a customs declaration?

Yes, TARIC code 9301200000 (Rocket launchers; flame-throwers; grenade launchers; torpedo tubes and similar projectors) is a declarable code. It can be used directly on EU customs import and export declarations (Single Administrative Document).

Trade Statistics

Imports

€0

8.5K PST

Exports

€0

153.6K PST

Balance

€0

Import €/kg

€144.4K/PST

(€334.35/kg)

Export €/kg

€3.0K/PST

(€300.25/kg)

Market concentration (HHI)

4,430

Concentrated

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€746.8M	2.5Mt	€300.75/kg	61.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€278.4M	853Kt	€326.46/kg	22.9%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€144.3M	146Kt	€988.54/kg	11.8%
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€37.3M	113Kt	€331.17/kg	3.1%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€11.5M	15Kt	€770.54/kg	0.9%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€246.3M	905Kt	€272.23/kg	58.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€75.9M	191Kt	€397.76/kg	18.1%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€46.6M	230Kt	€202.37/kg	11.1%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€33.7M	43Kt	€787.04/kg	8.1%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€15.7M	10Kt	€1.6K/kg	3.8%

EU Member States

EU ImportersEU Exporters

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Imports

€0

8.5K PST

Exports

€0

153.6K PST

Balance

€0

Import €/kg

€144.4K/PST

(€334.35/kg)

Export €/kg

€3.0K/PST

(€300.25/kg)

Market concentration (HHI)

4,430

Concentrated

Trade value (2022–2025)

Import sources

Third-country sourcing partners

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇰🇷 South Korea	€746.8M	2.5Mt	€300.75/kg	61.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€278.4M	853Kt	€326.46/kg	22.9%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€144.3M	146Kt	€988.54/kg	11.8%
4	🇮🇱 Israel	€37.3M	113Kt	€331.17/kg	3.1%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€11.5M	15Kt	€770.54/kg	0.9%

Export markets

Third-country target markets

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇦 Ukraine	€246.3M	905Kt	€272.23/kg	58.9%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€75.9M	191Kt	€397.76/kg	18.1%
3	🇳🇴 Norway	€46.6M	230Kt	€202.37/kg	11.1%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€33.7M	43Kt	€787.04/kg	8.1%
5	🇮🇩 Indonesia	€15.7M	10Kt	€1.6K/kg	3.8%

EU Member States

EU ImportersEU Exporters

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