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

HS v2017 Code: 846299

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

hs code 846299 covers a diverse range of machine-tools used for working metal or metal carbides. These specialized machines play a crucial role in the manufacturing and metalworking industries, enabling the precise shaping, cutting, and forming of metal components. The machines classified under this code are essential for the production of a wide array of metal products, from automotive parts to industrial machinery, making them a vital component of the broader manufacturing ecosystem.

Production process

The machine-tools classified under hs code 846299 utilize a variety of production techniques, including stamping, punching, bending, and shearing. These machines are designed to apply the necessary force and precision to manipulate metal into the desired shapes and forms. The specific techniques employed will depend on the type of machine-tool and the requirements of the metal component being produced.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the production of the machine-tools covered by hs code 846299 include high-quality steel, specialized cutting tools, and advanced control systems. Additionally, these machines often require significant investments in research and development to incorporate the latest technological advancements, ensuring their efficiency and precision. The manufacturing of these machine-tools also relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating and maintaining the equipment.

Production outputs

The machine-tools classified under hs code 846299 are used to produce a wide range of metal components and products. These outputs may include 846221 (Bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses) for working metal or metal carbides), 846231 (Shearing machines (including presses), other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal or metal carbides), and 846241 (Punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal or metal carbides). The versatility of these machine-tools allows them to be utilized across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and general manufacturing.

Family tree for machine-tools; presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than 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/v2017/846299'>846299: Machine-tools; presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than 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/v2017/846291'>846291: Machine-tools; presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses</a>"]

    

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