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Bow and Arrow

The bow and arrow is a ranged weapon system consisting of a bow to propel arrows, and arrows themselves. It has been used for hunting and warfare for millennia, playing a significant role in the cultural history of numerous civilizations.

Materials

Historically, bows were constructed from a variety of materials, including:

• Wood: The most common material, utilizing flexible woods like yew, ash, hickory, osage orange, and bamboo. Different wood types offer varying levels of flexibility, strength, and durability.
• Horn and Sinew: Used in composite bows, particularly in Asia, to enhance power and efficiency. Horn provided compression strength, while sinew offered tensile strength.
• Antler and Bone: Employed for backing materials or in specific bow designs.
• Modern Materials: Contemporary bows frequently incorporate fiberglass, carbon fiber, aluminum alloys, and composites for increased performance and consistency.

Arrows are similarly constructed from:

• Wood: Traditional arrow shafts, often made from birch, poplar, or aspen.
• Aluminum: A common material for modern arrows, offering straightness and consistency.
• Carbon Fiber: Provides high strength-to-weight ratio, used in high-performance arrows.
• Fiberglass: Less common now, but used in some arrow constructions.
• Fletching: Feathers (typically turkey or goose) are used for stabilization during flight.
• Arrowheads: Typically metal (steel, broadhead steel, field points), designed for specific purposes.

Purpose and Function

The primary function of the bow and arrow is to launch a projectile (the arrow) over a distance with accuracy and force. The bow stores potential energy when drawn, which is then converted into kinetic energy when released, propelling the arrow towards the target.

Usage Scenarios

• Hunting: Historically crucial for obtaining food and resources. Modern hunting utilizes specialized bows and arrows for various game animals.
• Warfare: Played a vital role in combat throughout much of history, before the widespread adoption of firearms. Archers were often key components of armies.
• Sport: Archery is a popular competitive sport, including target archery, field archery, 3D archery, and recurve/compound archery.
• Recreation: Bow and arrow are used for recreational shooting and enjoyment.
• Ceremonial/Cultural: In many cultures, bows and arrows hold symbolic and ceremonial significance.

Common Types

• Longbow: A tall bow, traditionally made from a single piece of wood (self bow), known for its long range and power. Historically used in England and Wales.
• Recurve Bow: Features limbs that curve away from the archer at the tips, increasing efficiency and power. Used in Olympic archery.
• Compound Bow: Utilizes a system of cams and pulleys to reduce the draw weight at full draw, making it easier to hold and aim. Popular in modern hunting and target archery.
• Crossbow: A bow mounted horizontally on a stock, cocked mechanically, and fired with a trigger. Offers greater power and accuracy but slower rate of fire.
• Self Bow: Made from a single piece of wood, typically one type of wood.
• Laminated Bow: Constructed from multiple layers of different materials (wood, fiberglass, etc.) to enhance performance.

Based on the provided information, “bow and arrow” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 9506990510: Articles and equipment for general physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table-tennis) or outdoor games, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; swimming pools and wading pools; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other: Archery articles and equipment and parts and accessories thereof Bows and bow parts.

  • 95: Chapter 95 signifies Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 06: Heading 9506 covers articles and equipment for physical exercise, gymnastics, athletics, or sports.
  • 990510: This subheading specifically identifies archery articles and equipment, including bows and their parts, not classified elsewhere.

• 3926400010: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Statuettes and other ornamental articles Bows and similar products for decorative purposes including gift-packaging and the like.

  • 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics.
  • 400010: This subheading specifies statuettes and ornamental articles, including bows used for decorative purposes.

• 9507908000: Fishing rods, fish hooks and other line fishing tackle; fish landing nets, butterfly nets and similar nets; decoy "birds" (other than those of heading 9208 or 9705) and similar hunting or shooting equipment; parts and accessories thereof: Other: Other, including parts and accessories: Other, including parts and accessories.

  • 95: Chapter 95 signifies Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 07: Heading 9507 covers fishing tackle and hunting/shooting equipment.
  • 908000: This subheading covers other hunting/shooting equipment and accessories.

Regarding HS code 9506990510, please note that this code specifically covers archery articles and equipment for sports purposes.

Regarding HS code 3926400010, please note that this code applies to bows used for decorative purposes.

Regarding HS code 9507908000, please note that this code applies to hunting/shooting equipment.