Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor

HS v2017 Code: 9307

About arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor

hs code 9307 covers a diverse range of military and ceremonial arms, including swords, cutlasses, bayonets, and lances. These items play a crucial role in the defense and security industries, as well as in cultural and historical contexts. The production and trade of these goods are subject to strict regulations and oversight, ensuring their responsible and lawful use.

Production process

The manufacturing of items under hs code 9307 typically involves a combination of traditional metalworking techniques and modern manufacturing processes. This may include forging, casting, machining, and finishing processes to shape the metal components, as well as the assembly of parts and the addition of accessories such as handles, scabbards, and sheaths.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under hs code 9307 include high-quality metals, such as steel, as well as specialized tools and equipment for metalworking. Manufacturers may also require access to advanced materials, such as specialized alloys, to meet specific performance or design requirements. Additionally, the production of these items often relies on skilled labor and specialized knowledge of traditional weapon-making techniques.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by hs code 9307 are the finished arms, such as swords, cutlasses, bayonets, and lances, as well as their associated parts and accessories. These products may be used by military and law enforcement organizations, as well as in ceremonial and historical contexts. Other industries that may consume the output of this sector include 9301 Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof, 9302 Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading 9303 or 9304, and 9303 Other firearms and similar devices which operate by the firing of an explosive charge, among others.

Family tree for arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor

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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/v2017/9307'>9307: Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor</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/v2017/9306'>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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/930700'>930700: Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor</a>"]


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