Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof

HS v2017 Code: 93

About arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof

hs code 93 covers a wide range of products related to arms and ammunition, including firearms, artillery, and their associated parts and accessories. This industry plays a crucial role in national defense, law enforcement, and the sporting goods market. It is a significant contributor to the global economy, with countries around the world engaged in the production, trade, and regulation of these specialized products.

Production process

The production of arms and ammunition involves a range of specialized manufacturing techniques, such as metal casting, forging, and precision machining. Firearms are typically assembled from various components, including barrels, actions, and stocks, while ammunition is produced through a process of priming, propellant loading, and casing. These processes require a high degree of technical expertise and quality control to ensure the safety and reliability of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the arms and ammunition industry include raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and various alloys, as well as specialized components like gunpowder, primers, and optics. Manufacturers also rely on advanced machinery and tools, including CNC machines, welding equipment, and testing facilities. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce with expertise in engineering, metallurgy, and ballistics.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 93 include a wide range of firearms, such as 9301 Military weapons, 9302 Revolvers and pistols, and 9303 Other firearms and similar devices. These products are often consumed by the military, law enforcement, and the civilian sporting goods market. The industry also produces ammunition, explosives, and related accessories, which are used in conjunction with the firearms and other defense-related applications.

Family tree for arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/93'>93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9301'>9301: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9302'>9302: Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9303'>9303: Firearms; other similar devices (e.g. sporting shotguns and rifles, muzzle-loading firearms, very pistols, devices for firing flares or blank ammunition, captive bolt humane killers, line throwing guns)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9304'>9304: Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9305'>9305: Firearms; parts and accessories of articles of heading no. 9301 to 9304</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9306'>9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9307'>9307: Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor</a>"]


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