Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food

HS v2017 Code: 841981

About machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food

hs code 841981 covers a diverse range of machinery and equipment used in the production of hot drinks, cooking, and food heating applications. This industry plays a vital role in the global food and beverage sector, providing the essential tools and technologies that enable the efficient and effective preparation of a wide variety of hot consumables. As consumer demand for convenience and quality in food and drink continues to grow, the machinery described by this code has become increasingly important to manufacturers, caterers, and households alike.

Production process

The machinery and equipment encompassed by hs code 841981 is produced using a range of advanced manufacturing techniques. This often involves the precision engineering of metal components, the integration of electrical and electronic systems, and the careful assembly of multiple sub-assemblies. Depending on the specific product, production may utilize computer-controlled machining, welding, casting, or other specialized processes to ensure the desired functionality, durability, and safety standards are met.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of machinery under hs code 841981 include various metal alloys, such as stainless steel and aluminum, as well as electrical and electronic components like motors, heating elements, and control systems. Manufacturers in this industry also rely on specialized tools, molds, and testing equipment to ensure the quality and performance of the final products. Additionally, the industry consumes significant amounts of energy, both in the form of electricity for powering production facilities and fuel for transportation and distribution.

Production outputs

The machinery and equipment classified under hs code 841981 is primarily used in the production of hot drinks, such as coffee, tea, and hot chocolate, as well as in the cooking and heating of food. The output of this industry is therefore closely linked to the 841821 Machinery, plant and equipment; for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, other than machinery of a kind used in the dairy industries and 851660 Ovens; microwave, for domestic use codes, as these related products often incorporate the specialized machinery described by 841981.

Revisions to 841981

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 841981. The most recent 1 version of this code (841981) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 841981 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food

    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/v2017/8419'>8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841981'>841981: Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841911'>841911: Heaters; instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposes</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841919'>841919: Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841920'>841920: Sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841931'>841931: Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841932'>841932: Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841939'>841939: Dryers; for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841940'>841940: Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841950'>841950: Heat exchange units; not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841960'>841960: Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841989'>841989: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841990'>841990: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature</a>"]

    

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