Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

HS v2017 Code: 847740

About machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials

hs code 847740 covers a range of machinery used in the production of rubber and plastic products. This industry plays a crucial role in the manufacturing sector, providing essential equipment for the transformation of raw materials into a wide variety of consumer and industrial goods. The machinery described by this code is integral to the production of everything from packaging and containers to automotive parts and household items, making it a key component of the broader plastics and rubber processing industry.

Production process

The primary production techniques associated with hs code 847740 involve the use of vacuum moulding and thermoforming machines. These machines use heat and pressure to shape plastic or rubber materials into desired forms. The process typically begins with the introduction of raw materials, such as thermoplastic resins or rubber compounds, into the machine. The materials are then heated to a malleable state and forced into a mould cavity using vacuum pressure or mechanical clamping. Once the material has cooled and solidified, the finished product is ejected from the mould, ready for further processing or assembly.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the machinery described by hs code 847740 include the raw materials (thermoplastic resins, rubber compounds, etc.), as well as the specialized equipment and components necessary for the vacuum moulding and thermoforming processes. This may include heating elements, cooling systems, mould tooling, and various control and automation systems. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of operating and maintaining the complex machinery.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the machinery covered by hs code 847740 are a wide range of plastic and rubber products, including 392010 Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, 392020 Plastic tubes, pipes and hoses, 392030 Plastic fittings, 392040 Plastic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, and 400921 Rubber hoses and similar reinforced tubing. These products are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, such as packaging, automotive, construction, and consumer goods manufacturing.

Revisions to 847740

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 847740. The most recent 1 version of this code (847740) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 847740 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming 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/v2017/847740'>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 --> 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/v2017/847730'>847730: Machinery; blow moulding 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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