HS Code:
The 'Other parts of muzzle-loading shotguns or rifles' category (HS Code: 9305.20.00) includes components and accessories specifically designed for muzzle-loading firearms, which are traditional guns loaded from the muzzle end. These parts may include barrels, stocks, triggers, and other essential components not classified under more specific subcategories. This niche category caters primarily to historical reenactments, collectors, and enthusiasts of antique weaponry. Global trade in this category is relatively small compared to modern firearms due to the specialized nature of these products and limited demand.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $5.2 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database & World Trade Organization (WTO) Statistics
$1.8 million USD
34.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$1.2 million USD
23.1% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$0.9 million USD
17.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$0.5 million USD
9.6% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
$0.3 million USD
5.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising interest in historical reenactments
Increased demand for authentic muzzle-loading firearm parts, particularly in North America and Europe, boosting trade by approximately 3% annually.
2021-2022
Shift towards replica production
Manufacturers are focusing on high-quality replicas rather than original parts, leading to a slight decline in trade of authentic antique components.
2020-2022
Stricter firearms regulations
New regulations in several countries have imposed additional compliance costs, slightly hindering trade growth in this category.
2019-2022
The European Union updated its firearms directive to include stricter controls on historical firearms and their parts, requiring additional documentation for imports and exports.
March 2023
Trade within and into the EU may face delays and increased costs for compliance, potentially reducing trade volume by 2-4% in the short term.
The United States introduced a temporary tariff waiver for certain historical firearm components under cultural preservation initiatives.
July 2022
This has led to a slight increase in imports from European manufacturers, boosting US trade volume by approximately 5% in 2022.
Italy launched a program to promote the export of historically accurate firearm parts, providing subsidies to small-scale manufacturers.
September 2021
Italian exports in this category grew by 8% in 2022, solidifying its position as the leading exporter.