Hierarchy

9300000000ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9306000000Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads

9306210000Shotgun cartridges and parts thereof; air gun pellets

9306210000Cartridges

9306290000Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty2.700 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

2.700 %

Preferential rates(46)

+36

Preferential rates - 46 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—	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 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-2.7 ppEEA Agreement	-2.7 pp	EEA Agreement	1
OCTs2080 0.000 %-2.7 ppOverseas Association Decision	-2.7 pp	Overseas Association Decision
Central America2200 0.000 %-2.7 ppEU-Central America Association Agreement	-2.7 pp	EU-Central America Association Agreement
Mercosur5500 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—	1
Andorra 0.000 %-2.7 ppEU-Andorra Customs Union	-2.7 pp	EU-Andorra Customs Union

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 9306000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

TM01066From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, a customs duty of EUR 3 per item in a consignment the intrinsic value of which does not exceed a total of EUR 150 shall apply instead of the relief eliminated pursuant to Article 1 of this Regulation, where: (a) the importation of the goods is exempt from VAT in accordance with Article 143(1), point (ca), of Directive 2006/112/EC; or (b) the goods are in a postal consignment as defined in Article 1, point (24), of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446.

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Supplementary unit(1)

ERGA OMNES

MILRegulation 2658/872008-01-01

Import control(5)

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)

Libya

Regulation 0813/252025-04-29

1 certificate(s) required

Y182Particular provisions

Goods other than those concerned by the prohibitions defined in article 3(a) of Regulation (EU) No 2016/44

Import/export not allowed after control

TM01021Article 3 1. It shall be prohibited to sell, supply, transfer or export, directly or indirectly, the goods and technology listed in the Common Military List of the European Union (*) (the Common Military List), as well as firearms, their parts and essential components, and ammunition as defined in Regulation (EU) No 258/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (**), whether or not originating in the Union, to any natural or legal person, entity or body in Libya or for use in Libya.

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 control -restricted goods & technologies(1)

Libya

Regulation 0044/162016-01-20

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

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

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

TM612Ammunition specially designed for the firearms listed in 1.1 and specially designed components therefor (see the annex to the regulation containing the list of equipment which might be used for internal repression).

Import prohibition -torture goods(1)

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0125/192025-08-20

Except:XC(XC)XL(XL)

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: 1972-01-01

Description & Classification

Typical uses

Ammunition for smoothbore guns

Sample products

Shotgun cartridges for smoothbore gunsAir gun pellets

Synonyms

Shotgun shells, Shotgun cartridges, Air gun pellets

Keywords

Shotgun shells · Shotgun cartridges · Air gun pellets · Ammunition for smoothbore guns · Cartridges; air gun pellets · Shotgun shells; pellets

Regulatory notes

NENC93062100

Cartridges A cartridge constitutes a whole composed of the projectile (shot or bullet) that is launched from a firearm, the case containing the explosive charge, and the metal base enclosing the detonating cap.

NENC9306Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads

Chapter note

Non-preferential origin

specific

-- Cartridges

CTH; or loading the munitions

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 Cartridges (9306210000)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Cartridges is 2.700 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Cartridges (9306210000)?

Yes, 43 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 Cartridges (9306210000)?

Yes, 6 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

What products are classified under code 9306210000?

TARIC code 9306210000 (Cartridges) covers the following products: Shotgun cartridges for smoothbore guns, Air gun pellets.

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Cartridges (9306210000)?

Non-preferential origin rules for Cartridges 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.

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Hierarchy

19Section XIX — ARMS AND AMMUNITION

9300000000ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF

9306210000Shotgun cartridges and parts thereof; air gun pellets

9306210000Cartridges

9306290000Other

Duties & Measures

Third Country Duty2.700 %

Base rate (erga omnes)

Applies to all third countries without preferential agreement

2.700 %

Preferential rates(46)

+36

Preferential rates - 46 Origin
Origin	Savings	Trade agreement	Details
EU-Canada agreement: re-imported goods1006 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—	1
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods1007 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—	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 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—
European Economic Area2012 0.000 %-2.7 ppEEA Agreement	-2.7 pp	EEA Agreement	1
OCTs2080 0.000 %-2.7 ppOverseas Association Decision	-2.7 pp	Overseas Association Decision
Central America2200 0.000 %-2.7 ppEU-Central America Association Agreement	-2.7 pp	EU-Central America Association Agreement
Mercosur5500 0.000 %-2.7 pp	-2.7 pp	—	1
Andorra 0.000 %-2.7 ppEU-Andorra Customs Union	-2.7 pp	EU-Andorra Customs Union

Low-value consignment customs duty(2)

inherited from 9306000000

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EURRegulation 0382/262026-07-01

ERGA OMNES

3.000 EUR4Regulation 0382/262026-11-01

4 certificate(s) required

C127Other certificates

Merchant product identifier

C128Other certificates

Non-standardised manufacturer product identifier

C129Other certificates

Standardised manufacturer product identifier

Y081Particular provisions

No standardised manufacturer product identifier for the declared product exists

Import not allowed

Supplementary unit(1)

ERGA OMNES

MILRegulation 2658/872008-01-01

Import control(5)

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

Libya

Regulation 0813/252025-04-29

1 certificate(s) required

Y182Particular provisions

Goods other than those concerned by the prohibitions defined in article 3(a) of Regulation (EU) No 2016/44

Import/export not allowed after control

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 control -restricted goods & technologies(1)

Libya

Regulation 0044/162016-01-20

1 certificate(s) required

Y920Particular provisions

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

Import/export not allowed after control

CD995If the declared goods are described in the footnotes linked to the measure, export/import is not allowed.

Import prohibition -torture goods(1)

ERGA OMNES

Regulation 0125/192025-08-20

Except:XC(XC)XL(XL)

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: 1972-01-01

Trade Statistics

Description & Classification

Typical uses

Ammunition for smoothbore guns

Sample products

Shotgun cartridges for smoothbore gunsAir gun pellets

Synonyms

Shotgun shells, Shotgun cartridges, Air gun pellets

Keywords

Shotgun shells · Shotgun cartridges · Air gun pellets · Ammunition for smoothbore guns · Cartridges; air gun pellets · Shotgun shells; pellets

Regulatory notes

NENC93062100

Chapter note

Non-preferential origin

specific

-- Cartridges

CTH; or loading the munitions

Residual rule

Annex 22-01 DA 2015/2446

FAQ

What is the EU customs duty for Cartridges (9306210000)?

The third country duty (erga omnes) for Cartridges is 2.700 %. This rate applies to imports from countries without a preferential trade agreement with the EU.

Are there tariff preferences for Cartridges (9306210000)?

Yes, 43 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 Cartridges (9306210000)?

Yes, 6 import control measure(s) apply to this code (e.g. CITES, REACH, sanitary controls, etc.).

What products are classified under code 9306210000?

TARIC code 9306210000 (Cartridges) covers the following products: Shotgun cartridges for smoothbore guns, Air gun pellets.

What are the non-preferential origin rules for Cartridges (9306210000)?

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#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€36.1M	5.7Mt	€6.29/kg	72.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€10.8M	614Kt	€17.52/kg	21.5%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€1.1M	50Kt	€21.90/kg	2.2%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€995K	119Kt	€8.38/kg	2.0%
5	🇧🇷 Brazil	€878K	67Kt	€13.06/kg	1.8%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€97K	13Kt	€7.54/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€324.7M	55.7Mt	€5.83/kg	66.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.4M	8.1Mt	€6.25/kg	10.3%
3	🇬🇭 GH	€42.6M	7.1Mt	€5.99/kg	8.7%
4	🇦🇺 Australia	€36.7M	6.3Mt	€5.79/kg	7.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€35.4M	6.1Mt	€5.79/kg	7.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€36.1M	5.7Mt	€6.29/kg	72.3%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€10.8M	614Kt	€17.52/kg	21.5%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€1.1M	50Kt	€21.90/kg	2.2%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€995K	119Kt	€8.38/kg	2.0%
5	🇧🇷 Brazil	€878K	67Kt	€13.06/kg	1.8%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€97K	13Kt	€7.54/kg	0.2%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇺🇸 United States	€324.7M	55.7Mt	€5.83/kg	66.3%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€50.4M	8.1Mt	€6.25/kg	10.3%
3	🇬🇭 GH	€42.6M	7.1Mt	€5.99/kg	8.7%
4	🇦🇺 Australia	€36.7M	6.3Mt	€5.79/kg	7.5%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€35.4M	6.1Mt	€5.79/kg	7.2%

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