Customs tariff code 9306.21.00.00: Cartridges
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 9306.21.00.00 covers Cartridges. The third-country duty rate is 2.7 %, plus import VAT.
9306.21.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 93. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9306.21.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 2.7 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 9306.21.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 2.7 % | MFN |
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Chile | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Indicative correlation only. The mapping from customs codes to dual-use control codes is guidance, not a classification. Whether an item is controlled depends on its technical parameters.
- 0003Weapons / munitions / military material (Ausfuhrliste Teil I A)
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Zu Unterposition 9306 21 00: Die Patrone besteht aus dem Geschoss einer Feuerwaffe (Blei oder Kugel), der Hülse mit der Ladung und dem Hülsenboden (aus Metall) mit der Zündkapsel.
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2017/1169 der Kommission vom 26. Juni 2017 (ABl. EU Nr. L 170/56) (RV L 17/1169) Eine Ware in Form eines Balls (sogenannter Paintball), bestehend aus einer harten, mit wasserbasierter Farbe gefüllten Gelatinekapsel. Die Ware ist zur Verwendung als Geschoss für ein Paintballgewehr (Luftgewehr mit einer Abschussgeschwindigkeit von 91 Metern pro Sekunde) während des Mannschaftsspiels „Paintball“ bestimmt. Siehe Abbildungen Unterposition 9306 90 90 Einreihung gemäß den Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6 für die Auslegung der Kombinierten Nomenklatur, Anmerkung 1 s) 1) zu Kapitel 95 sowie nach dem Wortlaut der KN-Codes 9306, 9306 90 und 9306 90 90. …
1. Zu Kapitel 93 gehören nicht: a) Waren des Kapitels 36 (z. B. Zündhütchen, Sprengkapseln, Sprengzünder, Leuchtraketen, Raketen zum Wetterschießen) (RV E9301A00); b) Teile mit allgemeiner Verwendungsmöglichkeit im Sinne der Anmerkung 2 zu Abschnitt XV, aus unedlen Metallen (Abschnitt XV), und gleichartige Waren aus Kunststoffen (Kapitel 39) (RV E9301B00); c) Panzerwagen und andere gepanzerte Kampffahrzeuge (Position 8710) (RV E9301C00); d) Zielfernrohre und andere optische Vorrichtungen, für Waffen, ausgenommen solche, die auf Waffen montiert sind oder die mit den Waffen, für die sie bestimmt sind, gestellt werden (Kapitel 90) (RV E9301D00); e) Armbrüste, Bogen und Pfeile für den Schießsport, stumpfe Waffen für den Fechtsport und Spielzeugwaffen (Kapitel 95) (RV E9301E00); f) Sammlungsstücke oder Antiquitäten (Position 9705 oder 9706) (RV E9301F00). 2. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9306.21.00.00 cover?
Code 9306.21.00.00 covers Cartridges. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9306.21.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 9306.21.00.00 is 2.7 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 9306.21.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 930621. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 9306.21.00.00 have?
9306.21.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9306.21.00.00 sit in the tariff?
9306.21.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 93 ARMS AND AMMUNITION; PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREOF > 9306 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 > 930621 Cartridges. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9306.21.00.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9306.21.00.00. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 9306.21.00.00 a dual-use item?
The customs code alone does not decide that. An indicative correlation links 9306.21.00.00 to 0003. Whether your item is listed depends on its technical parameters and has to be checked against the wording of the control list.
Does customs tariff code 9306.21.00.00 change?
9306.21.00.00 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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