Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307

HS v2017 Code: 9301

About military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307

hs code 9301 covers a critical segment of the global defense industry, encompassing the manufacture and trade of military weapons, excluding revolvers, pistols, and other arms classified under heading 9307. This industry plays a vital role in national security, military operations, and the broader defense ecosystem, with significant economic and geopolitical implications.

Production process

The production of military weapons under hs code 9301 typically involves advanced manufacturing techniques, including precision engineering, metallurgy, and specialized assembly processes. Manufacturers utilize state-of-the-art machinery, computer-aided design (CAD) software, and rigorous quality control measures to ensure the reliability, durability, and performance of these specialized weapons.

Production inputs

The production of military weapons under hs code 9301 requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-grade metals, alloys, and composite materials for the weapon components, as well as advanced electronics, optics, and targeting systems. Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery, tooling, and testing equipment to ensure the consistent quality and performance of the final products.

Production outputs

Military weapons classified under hs code 9301 are primarily consumed by national defense agencies, military forces, and law enforcement organizations worldwide. These weapons may be used in a variety of applications, including ground combat, air operations, and naval warfare. The outputs of this industry may also be utilized by 9307 Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof.

Family tree for military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307

    graph LR
    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>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930110'>930110: Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930120'>930120: Military weapons; rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930190'>930190: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301</a>"]


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