Machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460

HS v2017 Code: 846090

About machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460

hs code 846090 covers a range of machine tools used for the finishing and polishing of metal, sintered metal carbides, and cermets. These specialized machines play a crucial role in the manufacturing industry, ensuring the precise and high-quality finishing of various metal components and products. The demand for these machine tools is driven by the need for consistent and efficient post-processing of metal parts, which is essential for maintaining product quality and meeting industry standards.

Production process

The main production techniques involved in the manufacture of hs code 846090 machine tools include precision engineering, computer-numerical control (CNC) machining, and the integration of advanced grinding, polishing, and deburring mechanisms. These machines are designed to utilize a variety of abrasive materials, such as grinding stones and polishing products, to remove excess material, smooth surfaces, and achieve the desired finish on the workpiece.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the production of hs code 846090 machine tools include high-quality metal alloys, such as steel and aluminum, as well as specialized components like motors, bearings, and control systems. Additionally, these machines rely on advanced software and programming to ensure precise control and automation of the finishing processes. The manufacturing of these machine tools also requires skilled technicians and engineers to design, assemble, and maintain the equipment.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 846090 machine tools is the finished metal, sintered metal carbide, or cermet components and products that have undergone deburring, grinding, polishing, or other finishing processes. These machine tools are used across a wide range of industries, including 840000 Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers; parts thereof, 870000 Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof, and 850000 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.

Revisions to 846090

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 846090. The most recent 1 version of this code (846090) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 846090 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460

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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/v2017/8460'>8460: Machine-tools; for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846090'>846090: Machine-tools; for deburring, grinding, polishing or otherwise finishing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, n.e.c. in heading no. 8460</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846012'>846012: Machine-tools; flat-surface grinding machines, numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846019'>846019: Machine-tools; flat-surface grinding machines, other than numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846022'>846022: Machine-tools; grinding machines (excluding flat-surface), centreless, numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846023'>846023: Machine-tools; cylindrical grinding machines (excluding flat-surface and centreless), numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846024'>846024: Machine-tools; grinding machines (excluding flat-surface, cylindrical and centreless), numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846029'>846029: Machine-tools; grinding machines (excluding flat-surface), other than numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846031'>846031: Machine-tools; sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846039'>846039: Machine-tools; sharpening (tool or cutter grinding) machines, other than numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846040'>846040: Machine-tools; for honing or lapping</a>"]

    

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