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 cartridgewads:
Sub-classifications
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9306 2100 00
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9306 9000
Overview
This HTS category, 9306, encompasses a broad range of items related to munitions of war, specifically excluding firearms themselves. It includes bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles, and similar devices designed for military applications, along with their constituent parts. Furthermore, the category extends to include cartridges, ammunition, projectiles, shot, and cartridge wads, which are the components or ammunition for various types of firearms and ordnance.
Unlike sibling categories which may cover live animals or other distinct product groups under the broader Section XIX, HTS 9306 is exclusively focused on weaponry and its ammunition. Its placement within Chapter 93, "Arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof," clearly delineates its scope from other sections of the tariff schedule. This category serves to classify the destructive elements and their means of propulsion, distinct from the arms that discharge them.
The subcategories within HTS 9306 provide further refinement for classification based on the specific type of ammunition. For instance, 9306.20 specifically addresses shotgun cartridges and air gun pellets, highlighting a distinction based on caliber and intended use. Other subdivisions, such as 9306.30 for other cartridges and 9306.90 for miscellaneous munitions, allow for granular classification of the vast array of items falling under this heading.