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Customs Data
There are many ways of gathering data on Small Arms Transfers. Customs
Data often proves informative because it is released by many states that do not
issue annual reports; often is more detailed than many national annual
reports; and standardized categories mean that it is easy to compare states'
exports with each other.
However, customs data can exclude some
transfers, particularly military aid which may not pass through customs.
Furthermore, some countries censor their data. Customs
Data should therefore be used to discern a minimum value of a state's arms
exports.
In combination with other data sources, Customs Data, to a great extent, can
provide the basis of an analysis of the arms exports of an individual country. The
data is based on the export/import reports submitted by the exporter/importer.
More information, including links to national statistical offices, can be
found via the World Customs Organisation.
National Customs Data on the Web
Central
American Trade Statistics System
Canada
Czech
Republic
Eurostat
Guatemala
Japan
Lebanon
Mexico
Norway
Taiwan
Thailand
United
Kingdom
United
Nations
(UN Statistics Division covering global trade)
United
States
You can search the above databases using these standard
codes:
Small Arms & Light Weapons: Customs Codes
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930100 |
Military Weapons |
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930119 |
Cannon, Mortars, & others |
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930120 |
Grenade launchers, Flame Throwers & others |
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930190 |
Military Rifles, Machineguns, & others |
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930200 |
Pistols & Revolvers |
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930330 |
Sporting & Hunting Rifles |
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930320 |
Sporting & Hunting Shotguns |
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930510 |
Parts & accessories of revolvers or pistols |
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930521 |
Shotgun barrels |
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930529 |
Parts & accessories of shotguns or rifles |
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930590 |
Parts & accessories of Military Weapons |
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930591 |
Parts & accessories of Military Weapons |
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930621 |
Shotgun Cartridges |
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930630 |
Small Arms Ammunition |
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930690 |
Bombs, Grenades, Ammunition, Mines, & Others |
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