Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof

HS v2017 Code: 843131

About lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof

hs code 843131 covers the import and export of lifts, skip hoists, and escalators, as well as their component parts. These products are essential infrastructure for modern buildings, transportation hubs, and industrial facilities. The global market for lifts, skip hoists, and escalators is driven by factors such as urbanization, construction activity, and the need for efficient vertical transportation solutions. This industry plays a crucial role in enabling the smooth flow of people and goods within the broader economy.

Production process

The production of lifts, skip hoists, and escalators involves a range of manufacturing processes. Key steps include the fabrication of structural components, the assembly of drive systems and control mechanisms, and the integration of safety features and aesthetic elements. Manufacturers often utilize advanced materials, such as high-strength steel and lightweight composites, to ensure durability and reliability. Precision engineering and quality control measures are essential to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of lifts, skip hoists, and escalators include raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and various electronic components. Specialized machinery, such as CNC machines and welding equipment, is also necessary for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and assembly workers, to design, build, and install these complex systems.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 843131 are the lifts, skip hoists, and escalators themselves, which are then consumed by various industries and applications. These products are often used in 842121 Passenger lifts and freight lifts, 842122 Other lifts and skip hoists, and 842123 Escalators and moving walkways to facilitate vertical transportation in buildings, transportation hubs, and industrial facilities. The component parts produced under this code may also be used in the maintenance and repair of these systems.

Revisions to 843131

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 843131. The most recent 1 version of this code (843131) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 843131 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8431'>8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843131'>843131: Lifts, skip hoists or escalators; parts thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843110'>843110: Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8425</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843120'>843120: Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843139'>843139: Machinery; parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843141'>843141: Machinery parts; buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843142'>843142: Machinery parts; bulldozer or angledozer blades</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843143'>843143: Boring or sinking machinery; parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/843149'>843149: Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431</a>"]

    

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