Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307
HS v2022 Code: 9304
About firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307
HS code 9304 covers a range of firearms, including spring, air, or gas guns and pistols, as well as truncheons. This industry plays a significant role in the global defense and security sectors, providing essential equipment for military, law enforcement, and civilian applications. The production and trade of these products are closely regulated to ensure public safety and compliance with international agreements.
Production process
The manufacturing of firearms under HS code 9304 typically involves a combination of precision engineering, metalworking, and specialized assembly techniques. Key steps include the fabrication of components such as barrels, receivers, and triggers, as well as the assembly and testing of the final product. Advanced technologies, including computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, are often employed to ensure consistent quality and performance.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of firearms under HS code 9304 include high-quality metals, such as steel and aluminum, as well as specialized components like springs, sights, and magazines. Manufacturers also rely on advanced machinery, including CNC lathes, milling machines, and specialized assembly equipment. Additionally, skilled labor, technical expertise, and strict quality control measures are essential for the production of these regulated products.
Production outputs
The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 9304 are various types of firearms, including spring, air, or gas guns and pistols, as well as truncheons. These products are often consumed by the 9301 Military weapons, 9302 Revolvers and pistols, and 9303 Other firearms and similar devices industries, which may use them for military, law enforcement, or civilian applications.
Family tree for firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those 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/v2022/9304'>9304: Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307</a>"] A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9301'>9301: Military weapons; other than revolvers, pistols and arms of heading no. 9307</a>"] A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9302'>9302: Revolvers and pistols; other than those of heading no. 9303 or 9304</a>"] A --> E["<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 --> 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/v2022/930400'>930400: Firearms; (e.g. spring, air or gas guns and pistols, truncheons), excluding those of heading no. 9307</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level4 class D level4 class E level4 class F level4 class G level4 class H level4 class I level6 class B highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class B highlight