Ammunition; shotgun cartridges

HS v2022 Code: 930621

About ammunition; shotgun cartridges

HS code 930621 covers the import and export of shotgun cartridges, a critical component of the global firearms and ammunition industry. This industry plays a vital role in both civilian and military applications, supporting activities ranging from recreational shooting to law enforcement and national defense. As a highly regulated sector, the trade in shotgun cartridges is subject to strict international standards and controls.

Production process

The production of shotgun cartridges involves several key steps. First, the cartridge case is manufactured, typically from brass or steel. The case is then loaded with gunpowder and a primer, which provides the ignition source. Finally, the projectile, or shot, is inserted into the open end of the cartridge. This assembly process is highly automated in modern ammunition factories to ensure consistent quality and safety.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of shotgun cartridges include brass or steel for the cartridge cases, gunpowder, primers, and the projectile components. Specialized machinery, such as loading and assembly equipment, is also a critical input. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating the production equipment and maintaining strict quality control measures.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 930621 is, of course, shotgun cartridges. These cartridges are then consumed by a variety of other industries, including 930330 Firearms, other than revolvers, pistols and the arms of heading 93.07, 930630 Cartridges and parts thereof, for shotguns or rifles, and 930700 Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof.

Revisions to 930621

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 930621. The most recent 1 version of this code (930621) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 930621.

Family tree for ammunition; shotgun cartridges

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/93'>93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9306'>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/v2022/930621'>930621: Ammunition; shotgun cartridges</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/930629'>930629: Ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/930630'>930630: Ammunition; cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/930690'>930690: Ammunition; n.e.c. in chapter 93</a>"]

    

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