Machine-tools; shaping or slotting machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets

HS v2017 Code: 846120

About machine-tools; shaping or slotting machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets

hs code 846120 covers a range of machine tools used for shaping or slotting metal, sintered metal carbides, or cermets. These specialized machines play a crucial role in the manufacturing and metalworking industries, enabling the precise and efficient removal of material to create complex components and parts. As a key enabler of modern industrial production, this industry is integral to the broader economy, supporting the development of a wide array of products across various sectors.

Production process

The primary production techniques used in this industry involve the use of computer numerical control (CNC) machines, which utilize advanced software and precision mechanisms to shape and slot materials with a high degree of accuracy. These machines can be programmed to perform a variety of cutting, milling, and drilling operations, allowing for the creation of intricate designs and features. The use of specialized cutting tools, such as carbide-tipped inserts, further enhances the efficiency and quality of the shaping and slotting processes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 846120 machine tools include high-quality steel, carbide, and other durable materials for the construction of the machine components. Additionally, these machines rely on advanced electronic and mechanical systems, such as motors, controllers, and sensors, to precisely control the cutting and shaping operations. Skilled technicians and engineers are also essential inputs, responsible for the design, programming, and maintenance of these specialized machines.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the hs code 846120 industry are the machine tools themselves, which are then utilized by a wide range of manufacturing and metalworking industries. These machine tools may be used in the production of 840120 Machinery; for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink or 848610 Machinery; for the preparation of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits, among other applications. The precise and efficient shaping and slotting capabilities of these machines make them indispensable for the creation of complex and high-quality components across various sectors of the economy.

Revisions to 846120

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 846120. The most recent 1 version of this code (846120) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 846120 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for machine-tools; shaping or slotting machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets

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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/v2017/8461'>8461: Machine-tools; for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting and grinding, finishing, sawing, cutting off and other tools working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets n.e.c.</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846120'>846120: Machine-tools; shaping or slotting machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846130'>846130: Machine-tools; broaching machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846140'>846140: Machine-tools; gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846150'>846150: Machine-tools; sawing or cutting-off machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846190'>846190: Machine-tools; planing machines, and other machine-tools n.e.c. in heading no. 8461; working by removing metal, sinistered metal carbides or cerments.</a>"]

    

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