About HS Code 930629
HS code 930629 covers parts of shotgun cartridges, which are the individual components used in the manufacture or reloading of complete shotgun shells. This includes items such as empty hulls (casings), primers, wads, shot (made of lead, steel, bismuth, etc.), and propellants (gunpowder). The international trade in these components supports both large-scale commercial ammunition production and a significant hobbyist market for reloading, which is popular among sport shooters and hunters. While not complete cartridges, these parts are still regulated due to their potential for assembly into functional ammunition. Propellants, in particular, are subject to stringent controls due to their explosive nature. Importers and exporters must comply with national safety regulations, storage requirements, and often specific licensing for hazardous materials.
Products Under This Code
Empty shotgun hulls, shotgun primers, plastic wads, lead shot, steel shot, smokeless powder (for shotguns), brass bases for shells, overshot cards
Real World Examples
CCI primers, Hodgdon shotgun powder, Claybuster wads, Cheddite hulls, Ballistic Products shot
Common Misclassification
Often confused with complete shotgun cartridges (930621) or other ammunition parts (930630, 930690) if not clearly specified as shotgun cartridge components. It's crucial to distinguish between complete rounds and their constituent parts.
Products Classified Under 9306.29
Industry
This code belongs to the Arms & Ammunition industry.
Trade Overview
Trade is significant among countries with active ammunition manufacturing industries and a strong reloading community, particularly in North America and Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 930629?
HS code 930629 covers: Ammunition; parts of shotgun cartridges. HS code 930629 covers parts of shotgun cartridges, which are the individual components used in the manufacture or reloading of complete shotgun shells. This includes items such as empty hulls (casings), primers, wads, shot (made of lead, steel, bismuth, etc.), and propellants (gunpowder). The international trade in these components supports both large-scale commercial ammunition production and a significant hobbyist market for reloading, which is popular among sport shooters and hunters. While not complete cartridges, these parts are still regulated due to their potential for assembly into functional ammunition. Propellants, in particular, are subject to stringent controls due to their explosive nature. Importers and exporters must comply with national safety regulations, storage requirements, and often specific licensing for hazardous materials.
What products fall under HS code 930629?
Empty shotgun hulls, shotgun primers, plastic wads, lead shot, steel shot, smokeless powder (for shotguns), brass bases for shells, overshot cards
What are common misclassifications for HS code 930629?
Often confused with complete shotgun cartridges (930621) or other ammunition parts (930630, 930690) if not clearly specified as shotgun cartridge components. It's crucial to distinguish between complete rounds and their constituent parts.
How is HS code 930629 structured?
HS code 930629 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (93) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.