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# HSN Code 93031000: Muzzle-Loading Firearms

- [Section 19: Guide to HSN Section 19](https://busy.in/hsn/section-19/)
- [Chapter 93: Arms & Ammunition, Etc](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-93/)
- [Sub-chapter 9303: Firearms & explosive charge devices](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-9303/)

## GST rates

| Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Muzzle-loading firearms | 9% | 9% | 18% | 0% |

## Frequently asked questions

### What products are classified under HSN 93031000 ?

It includes Other : Of military weapons of heading 9301

### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Muzzle-Loading Firearms?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

### Any common misclassification issue with Muzzle-Loading Firearms?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Muzzle-Loading Firearms?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

### How much GST applies to Muzzle-Loading Firearms?

Under HSN 93031000, Muzzle-Loading Firearms attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Muzzle-Loading Firearms?

If your outward supply is taxable, eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42.

### How should mixed supplies be billed when Muzzle-Loading Firearms is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Muzzle-Loading Firearms; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

## India's trade performance: HSN Code 93031000 (FY 2024-25)

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

- Exports: < ₹1 Crore — 0.0000% of India's total exports
- Imports: Nil — 0.0000% of India's total imports
- Trade balance: < ₹1 Crore (Surplus); surplus rank #5588 of 12657 HSN codes
- Share of Sub-Chapter 9303: 0.60% of its exports; import side 0.00%
- Rank within Sub-Chapter 9303: #3 of 4 by export value

### Key metrics

- Export CAGR: -23.53% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years)
- National export rank: #10437 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25)
- Peak growth year: +560.00% in FY 2019-20
- Contribution to Sub-Ch. 9303: 0.60% of its exports (FY 2024-25)

## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 93031000

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 | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 9303 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 9303 | Trade balance | Exp rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| FY 2018-19 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 10.42% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.29% | −0.02 | #9496 |
| FY 2019-20 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +560.00% | 37.93% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | +0.33 | #8506 |
| FY 2020-21 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −93.94% | 9.09% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 2.21% | −0.30 | #9824 |
| FY 2021-22 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +100.00% | 1.71% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | +15.63% | 1.89% | −0.33 | #9874 |
| FY 2022-23 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −75.00% | 0.64% | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | −83.78% | 0.41% | −0.05 | #10292 |
| FY 2023-24 | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | Nil | 0.0000% | −100.00% | 0.00% | 0.00 | — |
| FY 2024-25 | < ₹1 Crore | 0.0000% | — | 0.60% | Nil | 0.0000% | — | 0.00% | +0.01 | #10437 |

- CAGR (7-year): exports -23.53%/yr, imports —/yr (consistently Surplus)

## Key trade insights: HSN Code 93031000 export-import analysis

### Export decline: -23.53% CAGR over 7 years

India's exports under HSN Code 93031000 have declined at a compound annual rate of -23.53% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹0.05 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹0.01 Crore in FY 2024-25.

### HSN Code 93031000 ranked #10437 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 93031000 ranks #10437 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 9303, it ranks #3 of 4. By trade surplus, it ranks #5588 of 12657.

### FY 2019-20 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 93031000 exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 93031000 was recorded in FY 2019-20, when exports surged by 560.00% over the prior year.

### India maintains a trade surplus of ₹0.01 Crore in HSN Code 93031000 goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹0.01 Cr exceeded imports of ₹0.00 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹0.01 Crore — ranking #5588 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

### HSN Code 93031000 contributes 0.60% of Sub-Chapter 9303 exports — ranked #3

Among the 4 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 9303, HSN Code 93031000 ranks #3 by export value — accounting for 0.60% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.00% share.

## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 9303

Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25).

| Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | [HSN Code 93039000: Other Firearms](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-93039000/) | ₹1 Cr |
| #2 | [HSN Code 93033000: Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-93033000/) | < ₹1 Crore |
| #3 | HSN Code 93031000: Muzzle-Loading Firearms (this hsn code) | < ₹1 Crore |
| — | [HSN Code 93032000: Other Sporting/Hunting Shotguns](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-93032000/) | Nil |