Parts & accessories suited for use solely/principally with machines of headings 8456-8465; tool holders and self-opening dieheads

hs code 846610 covers a diverse range of parts and accessories used in the manufacturing industry, particularly with machines classified under headings 8456-8465. These include tool holders, self-opening dieheads, and other specialized components that are essential for the efficient operation of metalworking, woodworking, and other industrial machinery. This industry plays a critical role in supporting the broader manufacturing sector, enabling businesses to maintain, repair, and upgrade their production equipment, thereby improving productivity and competitiveness.

The production of parts and accessories covered under hs code 846610 typically involves precision engineering and specialized manufacturing techniques. This may include computer numerical control (CNC) machining, metal stamping, casting, and other advanced fabrication methods to ensure the parts meet strict quality and performance standards. Manufacturers in this industry must also have the capability to design, prototype, and test new components to keep pace with the evolving needs of their customers.

The main inputs required for the production of parts and accessories under hs code 846610 include a variety of metals, such as steel, aluminum, and specialized alloys, as well as advanced engineering plastics and other composite materials. Manufacturers in this industry also rely on specialized machinery, tools, and software to design, produce, and test their products. Additionally, a skilled workforce with expertise in mechanical engineering, industrial design, and production processes is essential for this industry.

The parts and accessories produced under hs code 846610 are primarily consumed by manufacturers of 8456 Machining centres, machine-tools operated by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron-beam, ionic-beam or plasma arc processes, 8457 (Machining centres, unit construction machines (single station) and multi-station transfer machines, for working metal), 8458 (Lathes (including turning centres) for removing metal), 8459 (Machine-tools (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes (including turning centres) of heading 8458), 8460 Machine-tools for deburring, sharpening, grinding, honing, lapping, polishing or otherwise finishing metal or cermets by means of grinding stones, abrasives or polishing products, other than gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines of heading 8461, and 8461 Machine-tools for planing, shaping, slotting, broaching, gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing, sawing, cutting-off and other machine-tools working by removing metal or cermets, not elsewhere specified or included. These parts and accessories help maintain, repair, and upgrade the performance of these industrial machines, contributing to the overall efficiency and productivity of the manufacturing sector.