Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; parts thereof
HS v2017 Code: 844240
About machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; parts thereof
hs code 844240 covers a wide range of machinery, apparatus, and equipment used in the printing industry. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, enabling the production and distribution of various printed materials, from newspapers and magazines to packaging and promotional materials. The machinery and equipment classified under this code are essential for the preparation and manufacturing of printing components, ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of printed goods.
Production process
The machinery and equipment covered by hs code 844240 are used in various stages of the printing process. This can include pre-press activities such as typesetting, image editing, and plate-making, as well as the actual printing processes, such as offset printing, flexography, and digital printing. These machines and equipment utilize advanced technologies, including computer-controlled systems, to ensure precise and consistent output.
Production inputs
The production of the machinery and equipment under hs code 844240 requires a range of inputs, including specialized metal components, electronic parts, and software. Manufacturers in this industry rely on high-quality raw materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and skilled labor to design, engineer, and assemble these complex printing-related machines and equipment.
Production outputs
The machinery and equipment classified under hs code 844240 are primarily used by the printing industry, which includes 4822 Printing of newspapers, journals and periodicals, 1812 Printing and service activities related to printing, and 1813 Pre-press and pre-media services. These printing-related industries consume the output of hs code 844240 to produce a wide variety of printed materials, from newspapers and magazines to packaging and promotional items.
Revisions to 844240
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 844240. The most recent 1 version of this code (844240) is in the HS v2022 system:
This page shows a legacy version of code 844240 ( HS v2017).
Newer versions
Older versions
Family tree for machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; parts thereof
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/v2017/8442'>8442: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes</a>"] B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844240'>844240: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; parts thereof</a>"] B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844230'>844230: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components</a>"] B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/844250'>844250: Plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished)</a>"] %% Color coordination by level classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px %% Apply classes class A level2 class B level4 class C level6 class D level6 class E level6 class C highlight %% class A level1 %% class B,C level2 %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2 %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3 %% class C highlight