Machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

HS v2017 Code: 847730

About machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

hs code 847730 covers a crucial segment of the plastics and rubber processing industry. Blow molding machines are essential equipment used to manufacture a wide range of products, from simple containers to complex automotive parts. This industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing essential components and packaging solutions for numerous sectors, including consumer goods, automotive, and industrial applications.

Production process

The blow molding process involves heating thermoplastic materials, such as polyethylene or polypropylene, and then forcing the softened material into a mold using compressed air. This process allows for the creation of hollow, three-dimensional parts with intricate shapes and designs. The key steps in blow molding include material preparation, heating, blowing, and cooling, all of which are carefully controlled to ensure product quality and consistency.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the blow molding industry include thermoplastic resins, such as 390110 Polyethylene, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94, in primary forms, 390120 Polyethylene, having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more, in primary forms, and 390210 Polypropylene, in primary forms. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized blow molding machines, molds, and ancillary equipment, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, to power the production process.

Production outputs

The blow molding industry produces a wide range of products, including bottles, containers, tanks, and various other hollow parts. These outputs are then consumed by industries such as 392310 Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles, of plastics, 392390 Plastics articles n.e.c. in heading no. 3923, and 870829 (Parts and accessories of bodies (including cabs), of the motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, n.e.c. in 8708), among others. The versatility of blow-molded products makes them essential components in numerous consumer and industrial applications.

Revisions to 847730

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 847730. The most recent 1 version of this code (847730) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 847730 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

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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/v2017/8477'>8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/847730'>847730: Machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/847710'>847710: Machinery; injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/847720'>847720: Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/847740'>847740: Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/847751'>847751: Machinery; for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/847759'>847759: Machinery; for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/847780'>847780: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/847790'>847790: Machinery; parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90</a>"]

    

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