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

HS v2022 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 products play a vital role in the defense and security industries, as well as in cultural and historical contexts. The global trade in these specialized goods is an important component of the broader international defense and security supply chain.

Production process

The production of items under HS code 9307 typically involves a combination of traditional metalworking techniques and modern manufacturing processes. Skilled artisans and craftspeople often use forging, casting, and machining to shape the raw materials, such as high-carbon steel, into the desired forms. Advanced finishing techniques, including heat treatment and polishing, are then applied to ensure the durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 9307 include high-quality steel, specialized metalworking tools and equipment, and skilled labor. Manufacturers may also rely on other materials, such as leather or wood, for the production of scabbards, handles, and other components. Advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machining, are increasingly being utilized to enhance efficiency and precision in the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 9307 are various types of military and ceremonial arms, including swords, cutlasses, bayonets, and lances. These products are often consumed by 9301 Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof, 9302 Revolvers and pistols, other than those of heading 9303 or 9304, and 9306 Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition and projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads, as well as by military, law enforcement, and cultural organizations.

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/v2022/93'>93: Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9307'>9307: Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor</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/v2022/9304'>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/v2022/9305'>9305: Firearms; parts and accessories of articles of heading no. 9301 to 9304</a>"]
A --> H["<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 --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/930700'>930700: Arms; swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and the like, parts thereof and scabbards and sheaths therefor</a>"]


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