Ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges

HS v2017 Code: 930629

About ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges

hs code 930629 covers the import and export of ammunition, including parts of shotgun cartridges. This industry is a critical component of the broader defense and security sector, providing essential supplies for military, law enforcement, and civilian use. The global ammunition market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by factors such as increased defense spending, rising demand for personal protection, and the need for training and recreational shooting.

Production process

The production of ammunition and shotgun cartridge parts involves several key steps. First, the raw materials, including gunpowder, primers, casings, and projectiles, are carefully measured and combined. The components are then loaded into the cartridge casing, which is sealed and crimped. Quality control measures are implemented throughout the process to ensure the safety and reliability of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of ammunition and shotgun cartridge parts include gunpowder, primers, casings, and projectiles. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as loading presses and assembly lines, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in ballistics, engineering, and quality control.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 930629 are ammunition and shotgun cartridge parts, which are consumed by a variety of industries and end-users. These include the 930100 Military Weapons, 930300 Firearms, and 930400 Swords, Cutlasses, Bayonets, Lances, and Similar Arms, as well as the civilian shooting sports and personal protection markets.

Revisions to 930629

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 930629. The most recent 1 version of this code (930629) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 930629 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges

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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/v2017/9306'>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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930629'>930629: Ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930621'>930621: Ammunition; shotgun cartridges</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930630'>930630: Ammunition; cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930690'>930690: Ammunition; n.e.c. in chapter 93</a>"]

    

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