9303 HSN Code: Firearms & explosive charge devices

HSN Sub Chapter 9303 represents Firearms & explosive charge devices under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Firearms & explosive charge devices correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 9303, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Firearms & explosive charge devices.

Live Demo Available Today

Experience the power of Expert Accounting

Join our guided walkthrough to see how BUSY can transform your business operations.

Trusted by 6,00,000+ Users
4.6 Google Rating
+91
expand_more

* No credit card required

New GST Rate for HSN Code 9303

GST Rate for Firearms & explosive charge devices under HSN Code 9303. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

93

HSN Code

9303

HSN Description

Other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge (for example, sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols and other devices designed to project only signal flares, pistols and revolvers for firing blank ammunition, captive-bolt humane killers, linethrowing guns)

New GST Rate

18 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

18 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 9303

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Firearms & explosive charge devices.

Tariff HSN

93031000

Description

Muzzle-loading firearms

Tariff HSN

93032000

Description

Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting shotguns, including combination shotgun-rifles

Tariff HSN

93033000

Description

Other sporting, hunting or target-shooting rifles

Tariff HSN

93039000

Description

Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹2 Cr

+8,250.00% vs FY 2023-24

0.0000% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹5 Cr

−67.13% vs FY 2023-24

0.0001% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹3 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #554 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 93

FY 2024-25

0.03%

Share of Chapter 93’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 0.50% of Chapter 93’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 93

FY 2024-25

#5 of 7

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 93

Import-side rank: #4 of 7

At a glance

23.10%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#1123

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+8,250.00%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2024-25 · strongest single-year move

0.03%

Contribution to Ch. 93

Share of Chapter 93 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 9303

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

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #1156

Balance

−24.02

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

— YoY

0.06% of Ch. 93

Imports

24.50 ₹ Cr

0.0007% share

— YoY

5.36% of Ch. 93

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #1133

Balance

−46.55

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+81.25% YoY

0.09% of Ch. 93

Imports

47.42 ₹ Cr

0.0014% share

+93.55% YoY

10.89% of Ch. 93

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1162

Balance

−14.27

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−74.71% YoY

0.01% of Ch. 93

Imports

14.49 ₹ Cr

0.0005% share

−69.44% YoY

2.85% of Ch. 93

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #1102

Balance

−17.28

Exports

2.34 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

+963.64% YoY

0.12% of Ch. 93

Imports

19.62 ₹ Cr

0.0004% share

+35.40% YoY

2.02% of Ch. 93

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #1124

Balance

−12.90

Exports

1.56 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−33.33% YoY

0.06% of Ch. 93

Imports

14.46 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

−26.30% YoY

1.58% of Ch. 93

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #1202

Balance

−15.04

Exports

< ₹1 Crore ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

−98.72% YoY

0.00% of Ch. 93

Imports

15.06 ₹ Cr

0.0003% share

+4.15% YoY

1.26% of Ch. 93

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #1123

Balance

−3.28

Exports

1.67 ₹ Cr

0.0000% share

+8,250.00% YoY

0.03% of Ch. 93

Imports

4.95 ₹ Cr

0.0001% share

−67.13% YoY

0.50% of Ch. 93

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

23.10% /yr

Imports

−23.40% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 93 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹4,804.34 Cr

Import

₹998.35 Cr

Trade Balance

+3,805.99

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 Export-Import Analysis

Consistent Export Growth: 23.10% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 have grown at a compound annual rate of 23.10% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹0.48 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1.67 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 Ranked #1123 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 ranks #1123 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 93, it ranks #5 of 7. By trade surplus, it ranks #554 of 1233.

FY 2024-25 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 was recorded in FY 2024-25, when exports surged by 8,250.00% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹3.28 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹4.95 Cr exceeded exports of ₹1.67 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹3.28 Crore — ranking #554 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −23.40% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Firearms & explosive charge devices

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 have grown at −23.40% CAGR, reaching ₹4.95 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 Contributes 0.03% of Chapter 93 Exports — Ranked #5

Among the 7 subchapters under Chapter 93, HSN Sub-Chapter 9303 ranks #5 by export value — accounting for 0.03% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 0.50% share (rank #4).

Stop worrying about HSN & TAX compliance

BUSY auto-applies the correct HSN codes & GST rates, ensuring 100% error-free billing every single time.

Automatic Updates
Error-free GSTR
6,00,000+ Happy Users
+91
expand_more

* No credit card required

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 9303 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 9303

It includes Firearms & explosive charge devices

If I repair and return Firearms & explosive charge devices, how should I charge GST?

Repair/service is a service supply (SAC). Parts and materials used are goods and may be billed separately with HSN. Mention both lines clearly to avoid mixing service and goods values.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Firearms & explosive charge devices?

If your outward supply of Firearms & explosive charge devices is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

How should I document Firearms & explosive charge devices sent for job work?

Use a delivery challan for sending Firearms & explosive charge devices to the job worker. Declare movement in your records and reconcile when the goods return. If the job worker raises a service invoice, classify it under SAC; your goods remain under the original HSN.

How do I bill a kit or combo that includes Firearms & explosive charge devices?

Prefer separate lines per item with its HSN so each component follows its own tax treatment. If it is a naturally bundled supply, identify the principal supply and tax the whole bundle accordingly.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Firearms & explosive charge devices?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.

Explore More HSN Codes from Chapter 93