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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
BOMBS, GRENADES, TORPEDOS, & SIML MUNITIONS OF WAR
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping bombs, grenades, torpedos, mines, and similar munitions of war, and other ammunition and projectiles.
When shipping bombs, grenades, torpedos, mines, and similar munitions of war, and other ammunition and projectiles via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.
Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Arms and Ammunition, Parts and Accessories Thereof.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Arms on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
This page contains information related to shipping arms. If you are importing arms into the U.S. you will be required to complete an Application and Permit for Importation of Firearms, Ammunition and Implements of War < ATF Form 5330.3A >.
Please note, shipping fire arms does requires a regulated shipping account, so unfortunately these items cannot be shipped using ShipNerd.
Since we had the data anyway, we provide info under this heading for your convenience.
HS: #930690
Harmonized System
The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.
The HS number for bombs, grenades, torpedos, mines, and similar munitions of war, and other ammunition and projectiles is #930690.
Schedule B: #9306900050
U.S. Export Commodity Classifications
United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.
The Schedule-B number for “BOMBS, GRENADES, TORPEDOS, & SIML MUNITIONS OF WAR” is #9306900050 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | XIX | Arms and Ammunition, Parts and Accessories Thereof |
| Chapter | 93 | Arms and Ammunition; Parts and Accessories Thereof |
| Heading | 06 | Bombs, 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. |
| Sub-Heading | 90 | Other |
| Statistical Classification | 0050 | BOMBS, GRENADES, TORPEDOS, & SIML MUNITIONS OF WAR |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #930690), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0050”) to it.
HTS: #9306.90.00.50
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 9306.90.00.50 |
| Category: | Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridgewads: |
| 2nd Level: | Parts for bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines and similar munitions of war; parts of other ammunition and projectiles |
| 3rd Level: | Other |
| Description: | Other |
| Unit of Quantity: | kg |
| General Rate of Duty: | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty: | |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 45% |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 9306.90.00.50 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov
NMFC®
National Motor Freight Classification® (US)
For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).
Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).
Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).
Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.
In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:
| CLASS | WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | EXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greater than 50lbs | Nuts, bolts, steel |
| 55 | 35 – 50 LB | Bricks, cement |
| 60 | 30 – 35 LB | Ceramic tiles, auto accessories |
| 65 | 22.5 – 30 LB | Books, bottled liquor |
| 70 | 15 – 22.5 LB | Food items, boxed paper |
| 77.5 | 13.5 – 15 LB | Tires, snowplows, bath fixtures |
| 85 | 12 – 13.5 LB | Pharmaceuticals, wood furniture |
| 92.5 | 10.5 – 12 LB | Computers, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9 – 10.5 LB | Cookware, letal, wine cases, rugs |
| 110 | 8 – 9 LB | Framed artwork, pneumatic tires |
| 125 | 7 – 8 LB | Small household appliances |
| 150 | 6 – 7 LB | Refrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5 – 6 LB | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4 – 5 LB | Aluminum parts, box springs |
| 250 | 3 – 4 LB | Plasma TVs, upholstered furniture |
| 300 | 2 – 3 LB | Model cars, assembled chairs, tables |
| 400 | 1 – 2 LB | Light fixtures, deer antlers |
| 500 | <1 lb. | Ping pong balls, gold dust |
For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.
END USE: #50010
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.
| End Use Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| Code | Heading |
| 5 | Other goods |
| 50 | Imports, N.E.S. |
| 500 | Imports, N.E.S. |
| 50010 | Other military equipment |
The End Use code for Other military equipment is #50010.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #89129
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 8 | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES |
| 89 | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES, N.E.S. |
| 891 | |
| 8912 | |
| 89129 | MUNITIONS OF WAR AND PARTS THEREOF, N.E.S. |
The SITC Classification for “MUNITIONS OF WAR AND PARTS THEREOF, N.E.S.” is #89129.
NAICS: #332993
North American Industry Classification System
NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.
| NAICS Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 33 | |
| 332 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
| 3329 | Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
| 33299 | All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing |
| 332993 | Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #332993 indicates this is a product of the Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing industry.