Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders; n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50

HS v2017 Code: 842959

About mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders; n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50

hs code 842959 covers a wide range of heavy machinery used in construction, mining, and other industrial applications. These mechanical shovels, excavators, and shovel loaders play a crucial role in the global infrastructure and resource extraction industries, enabling the efficient movement and relocation of large volumes of earth, rock, and other materials. As a key component of the 8429 Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers industry, this equipment is in high demand worldwide.

Production process

The production of mechanical shovels, excavators, and shovel loaders typically involves a combination of advanced manufacturing processes. This includes the fabrication of heavy-duty metal components, such as the chassis, boom, and bucket, using techniques like welding, casting, and machining. The assembly of these components is often highly automated, with the integration of hydraulic systems, electronic controls, and other specialized subsystems to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the equipment.

Production inputs

The manufacture of hs code 842959 machinery requires a range of raw materials, including high-strength steel, hydraulic fluids, electronic components, and various fasteners and fittings. Additionally, specialized production equipment, such as CNC machines, welding stations, and assembly lines, are essential inputs for this industry. The availability of skilled labor, particularly in areas like engineering, fabrication, and maintenance, is also a critical factor in the production of this equipment.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 842959 are the various types of mechanical shovels, excavators, and shovel loaders used in construction, mining, and other industrial applications. These machines are often consumed by industries covered under 8429 Self-propelled bulldozers, angledozers, graders, levelers, scrapers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, as well as 8430 Moving, grading, leveling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals or ores; pile-drivers and pile-extractors; snow-ploughs and snow-blowers, which rely on this specialized equipment for their operations.

Revisions to 842959

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 842959. The most recent 1 version of this code (842959) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 842959 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders; n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50

    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/v2017/8429'>8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842959'>842959: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders; n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842911'>842911: Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, track laying</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842919'>842919: Bulldozers and angledozers; self-propelled, other than track laying</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842920'>842920: Graders and levellers</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842930'>842930: Scrapers; self-propelled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842940'>842940: Tamping machines and road rollers; self-propelled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842951'>842951: Front-end shovel loaders</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842952'>842952: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders; with a 360 degree revolving super structure</a>"]

    

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