Machine-tools; presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses

HS v2017 Code: 846291

About machine-tools; presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses

hs code 846291 covers a critical segment of the metalworking industry, encompassing hydraulic presses used for shaping, forming, and manipulating metal and metal carbide components. These machine tools play a vital role in the production of a wide range of industrial and consumer goods, from automotive parts to household appliances, making them an essential part of the broader manufacturing ecosystem.

Production process

Hydraulic presses classified under hs code 846291 utilize high-pressure hydraulic fluid to generate the force needed to shape and form metal and metal carbide workpieces. The key production steps involve loading the raw material, activating the hydraulic system to apply the necessary pressure, and then removing the finished part. Advanced models may incorporate computerized controls and automation to enhance precision and efficiency.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of hydraulic presses under hs code 846291 include steel, aluminum, and other metal alloys used as the raw material for the workpieces, as well as the hydraulic components, such as pumps, valves, and cylinders, that power the pressing mechanism. Specialized tooling and dies are also essential inputs, as they determine the specific shape and form of the final product.

Production outputs

Hydraulic presses classified under hs code 846291 are used to manufacture a wide range of metal and metal carbide components, including 846221 Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 8462, 846229 Other parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading 8462, and 846241 Shearing machines, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal or metal carbides. These outputs are then consumed by various downstream industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and heavy machinery manufacturing.

Revisions to 846291

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 846291. The most recent 1 version of this code (846291) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 846291 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for machine-tools; presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses

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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/v2017/8462'>8462: Machine-tools; (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-stamping, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing or punching metal</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846291'>846291: Machine-tools; presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846210'>846210: Machine-tools; forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846221'>846221: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846229'>846229: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846231'>846231: Machine-tools; shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines), numerically controlled, for working metal</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846239'>846239: Machine-tools; shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled), for working metal</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846241'>846241: Machine-tools; punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, numerically controlled, for working metal</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846249'>846249: Machine-tools; punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled), for working metal</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846299'>846299: Machine-tools; presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than hydraulic presses</a>"]

    

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