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# HSN Chapter 93: Arms & Ammunition, Etc

Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof

Part of [Section 19: Guide to HSN Section 19](https://busy.in/hsn/section-19/).

## Sub-chapters

| Code | Title | GST rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9301 | [Human Hair Products](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9301/) | 18% |
| 9302 | [Revolvers and pistols](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9302/) | 18% |
| 9303 | [Firearms & explosive charge devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9303/) | 18% |
| 9304 | [Spring & air guns](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9304/) | 28% |
| 9305 | [Accessories for firearms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9305/) | 18% |
| 9306 | [Ammunition Parts](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9306/) | 18% |
| 9307 | [Swords & similar arms](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9307/) | 18% |

## India's trade performance: HSN Chapter 93 (FY 2024-25)

Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25).

- Exports: ₹4,804 Cr (+69.28% YoY) — 0.1297% of India's total exports
- Imports: ₹998 Cr (−16.56% YoY) — 0.0164% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: ₹3,806 Cr (Surplus); surplus rank #33 of 97 chapters

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: 35.43% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #67 of 97 chapters by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +69.28% in FY 2024-25
- Export growth (7Y): 6.2x (₹778.72 Cr to ₹4,804.34 Cr)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Chapter 93

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

| FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | 778.72 | 0.0338% | — | 457.15 | 0.0127% | — | +321.57 | #79 |
| FY 2019-20 | 934.09 | 0.0421% | +19.95% | 435.61 | 0.0130% | −4.71% | +498.48 | #76 |
| FY 2020-21 | 1,523.34 | 0.0706% | +63.08% | 508.96 | 0.0175% | +16.84% | +1,014.38 | #73 |
| FY 2021-22 | 1,882.51 | 0.0598% | +23.58% | 971.18 | 0.0212% | +90.82% | +911.33 | #75 |
| FY 2022-23 | 2,541.98 | 0.0702% | +35.03% | 916.39 | 0.0159% | −5.64% | +1,625.59 | #74 |
| FY 2023-24 | 2,838.12 | 0.0784% | +11.65% | 1,196.44 | 0.0213% | +30.56% | +1,641.68 | #73 |
| FY 2024-25 | 4,804.34 | 0.1297% | +69.28% | 998.35 | 0.0164% | −16.56% | +3,805.99 | #67 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports 35.43%/yr, imports 13.90%/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Chapter 93 export-import analysis

### Consistent export growth: 35.43% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Chapter 93 have grown at a compound annual rate of 35.43% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹778.72 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹4,804.34 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Chapter 93 ranked #67 among all 97 chapters by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Chapter 93 ranks #67 out of 97 chapters by total export value. By trade surplus, it ranks #33 of 97.

### FY 2024-25 was the strongest growth year for HSN Chapter 93 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Chapter 93 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 69.28% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹3,805.99 Crore in HSN Chapter 93 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹4,804.34 Cr exceeded imports of ₹998.35 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹3,805.99 Crore — ranking #33 of 97 by surplus magnitude.

### Import growth of 13.90% CAGR signals rising demand for Arms & Ammunition, Etc

India's imports under HSN Chapter 93 have grown at 13.90% CAGR, reaching ₹998.35 Crore in FY 2024-25.

## Related HSN Chapters in Section 19

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Chapter | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | HSN Chapter 93: Arms & Ammunition, Etc (this hsn chapter) | ₹4,804 Cr |