Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines

HS v2017 Code: 846591

About machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines

hs code 846591 covers a diverse range of machine-tools used for working with various hard materials such as wood, cork, bone, rubber, and plastics. These specialized machines play a crucial role in the manufacturing and woodworking industries, enabling the precise shaping, cutting, and processing of a wide array of products. As a key component of industrial production, this hs code represents an important segment of the broader machinery and equipment sector, contributing to the global supply chain and economic development.

Production process

The primary production techniques associated with hs code 846591 involve the use of specialized machine-tools designed to manipulate hard materials. These may include various types of saws, lathes, milling machines, and other cutting and shaping equipment. The specific techniques employed depend on the material being worked and the desired end product, but often involve processes such as sawing, drilling, routing, and sanding to achieve the desired form and finish.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of machine-tools covered under hs code 846591 include a range of raw materials such as metals, plastics, and other durable components. Additionally, these machines rely on advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities, including specialized software, precision tools, and skilled labor. The production of these machine-tools also requires access to reliable energy sources and a well-developed transportation infrastructure to facilitate the movement of materials and finished products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry represented by hs code 846591 are the various machine-tools used for working with hard materials. These machines are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 442100 Manufacture of kitchen furniture, 162100 Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels, 162200 Manufacture of assembled parquet floors, and 162300 Manufacture of other builders' carpentry and joinery, among others. The versatility of these machine-tools allows them to be utilized in the production of a diverse array of products, from furniture and construction materials to toys and medical devices.

Revisions to 846591

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 846591. The most recent 1 version of this code (846591) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 846591 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines

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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/v2017/8465'>8465: Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846591'>846591: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846510'>846510: Machine-tools; which can carry out different types of machining operations without tool change between such operations, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846520'>846520: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; machining centres</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846592'>846592: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; planing, milling or moulding (by cutting) machines</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846593'>846593: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; grinding, sanding or polishing machines</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846594'>846594: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846595'>846595: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; drilling or morticing machines</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846596'>846596: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; splitting, slicing or paring machines</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/846599'>846599: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; n.e.c. in heading no. 8465</a>"]

    

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