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

HS v2022 Code: 9301

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

HS code 9301 covers a range of military weapons, excluding revolvers, pistols, and other arms classified under heading 9307. This industry plays a crucial role in national defense and security, providing essential equipment for armed forces around the world. As a highly specialized and regulated sector, the production of military weapons is a significant contributor to the global economy, with implications for international trade, geopolitics, and technological innovation.

Production process

The production of military weapons under HS code 9301 involves a complex and highly specialized manufacturing process. This typically includes the precision engineering of components, the use of advanced materials and technologies, and stringent quality control measures to ensure the reliability and performance of the final products. Manufacturers in this industry often utilize computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to streamline the production process and maintain high levels of accuracy and efficiency.

Production inputs

The production of military weapons under HS code 9301 requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-quality raw materials such as metals, alloys, and advanced composites. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, tools, and equipment designed for the precise manufacturing of these weapons. Skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and production workers, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS code 9301 industry are a diverse range of military weapons, such as 9301 Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307, 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. These military weapons may be consumed by various government agencies, armed forces, and defense contractors, both domestically and internationally.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/93'>93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9301'>9301: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9302'>9302: Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9303'>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/v2022/9304'>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/v2022/9305'>9305: Firearms; parts and accessories of articles of heading no. 9301 to 9304</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9306'>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/v2022/9307'>9307: Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor</a>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/930110'>930110: Military weapons; artillery weapons (e.g. guns, howitzers, and mortars)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/930120'>930120: Military weapons; rocket launchers, flame-throwers, grenade launchers, torpedo tubes and similar projectors</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/930190'>930190: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols, and arms of heading 9307, n.e.c. in heading 9301</a>"]


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