Austria has strengthened legal oversight of Firearms, Explosives, Narcotic Drugs through updated criminal provisions in its national code.
Austria Tightens Criminal Controls on Weapons and Drugs
New criminal code amendments target import, possession and distribution.
What changed
Criminal code amendments now explicitly target firearms, explosives, and narcotic drugs.
Specific HS codes covered including 930330, 930390, 930110, 930190, 930200, 930400, 360200, 360300, 290420, and 293369.
Legal framework strengthened through Criminal Code amendments (1974, as amended up to 2023).
Who it affects
Importers of controlled goods must comply with new criminal provisions for firearms, explosives, and narcotics.
Possessors and distributors of items under the specified HS codes face stricter legal oversight.
Key dates
Austria has reinforced its control over the import, possession, and distribution of Firearms, Explosives, Narcotic Drugs by amending its Criminal Code, which now explicitly targets these categories under strict legal frameworks. The regulation applies across multiple HS codes including 930330, 930390, 930110, 930190, 930200, 930400, 360200, 360300, 290420, and 293369, establishing clear legal boundaries for all related activities. These changes reflect a comprehensive approach to public safety and law enforcement, with enforcement mechanisms tied directly to the national criminal law structure.
Product Scope
The regulation explicitly covers Firearms, Explosives, Narcotic Drugs as prohibited or restricted items under Austrian criminal law, with specific HS code assignments to define product boundaries.
Legal Framework
The criminal provisions are codified in the Criminal Code of the Republic of Austria (1974, as amended up to 2023) and its 1998 English version, providing dual-language legal authority for domestic and international compliance.
HS Code Coverage
The regulation references specific Harmonized System codes such as 930330, 930390, 930110, 930190, 930200, 930400, 360200, 360300, 290420, and 293369 to define the scope of affected goods.