Engines; for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines

HS v2017 Code: 840710

About engines; for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines

hs code 840710 covers aircraft engines that utilize spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines. This industry is a critical component of the global aviation sector, providing the power plants that enable both commercial and military aircraft to take flight. These engines are essential for the operation of a wide range of aircraft, from small private planes to large commercial airliners, playing a vital role in the broader transportation and logistics industries.

Production process

The production of aircraft engines classified under hs code 840710 involves a complex and highly specialized manufacturing process. Key steps include the precision machining of engine components, such as cylinder blocks, crankshafts, and pistons, as well as the assembly and testing of complete engine units. Advanced computer-aided design and manufacturing techniques are often employed to ensure the high levels of quality and performance required for aviation applications.

Production inputs

The manufacture of 840710 engines for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines requires a range of specialized inputs, including high-grade metals such as aluminum and titanium alloys, as well as sophisticated electronic control systems and precision bearings. Additionally, the production process relies on specialized machinery and tooling, as well as a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting the stringent safety and quality standards demanded by the aviation industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 840710 engines for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines industry is, of course, the engines themselves. These engines are then incorporated into the production of various types of aircraft, including 880240 airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000 kg, 880230 airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight exceeding 2,000 kg but not exceeding 15,000 kg, and 880240 airplanes and other aircraft, of an unladen weight not exceeding 2,000 kg, among others. The engines produced under hs code 840710 are essential components that enable the broader aviation industry to function.

Revisions to 840710

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 840710. The most recent 1 version of this code (840710) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 840710 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for engines; for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8407'>8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840710'>840710: Engines; for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840721'>840721: Engines; outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840729'>840729: Engines; for marine propulsion, (other than outboard motors), spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840731'>840731: Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840732'>840732: Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not exceeding 250cc</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840733'>840733: Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not exceeding 1000cc</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840734'>840734: Engines; reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840790'>840790: Engines; rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsion</a>"]

    

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