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

HS v2017 Code: 9306

About 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

hs code 9306 covers a wide range of military-grade munitions and related components. This industry plays a critical role in national defense and security, providing essential equipment for armed forces around the world. The production and trade of these specialized goods are closely regulated to ensure responsible use and prevent misuse or diversion to unauthorized parties.

Production process

The manufacture of products under hs code 9306 involves highly specialized and technical processes. This typically includes the precise engineering and assembly of explosive devices, propulsion systems, and other complex components. Quality control and safety protocols are paramount throughout the production lifecycle to mitigate risks. Advanced machinery, specialized tools, and stringent testing procedures are utilized to ensure the reliability and performance of these sensitive military-grade items.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 9306 goods requires a range of specialized raw materials, including explosives, metals, plastics, and electronic components. Sophisticated machinery such as computer-controlled manufacturing equipment, precision tools, and testing apparatus are also essential inputs. Additionally, a highly skilled workforce with technical expertise in areas like engineering, chemistry, and ballistics is necessary to carry out the intricate manufacturing processes.

Production outputs

Products classified under hs code 9306 are primarily destined for use by military, law enforcement, and other authorized government agencies. These include 9306 Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof as well as 9303 Other firearms and similar devices, 9304 (Other arms (for example, spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading 93.07) and 9305 Parts and accessories of articles of headings 93.01 to 93.04. The specialized nature of these outputs means that the primary consumers are typically national defense and security organizations.

Family tree for 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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/93'>93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9306'>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 --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9301'>9301: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9302'>9302: Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304</a>"]
A --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9305'>9305: Firearms; parts and accessories of articles of heading no. 9301 to 9304</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/v2017/930621'>930621: Ammunition; shotgun cartridges</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930629'>930629: Ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930630'>930630: Ammunition; cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930690'>930690: Ammunition; n.e.c. in chapter 93</a>"]


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