Hand-drying apparatus; electro-thermic

HS v2017 Code: 851633

About hand-drying apparatus; electro-thermic

hs code 851633 covers a range of hand-drying apparatus, including electric hand dryers and other electro-thermic devices used for drying hands. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader commercial and industrial sectors, providing essential equipment for maintaining hygiene and sanitation in a wide variety of settings, from public restrooms to commercial kitchens and beyond. The demand for efficient and hygienic hand-drying solutions continues to grow, driven by evolving health and safety standards, as well as the need for sustainable, energy-efficient technologies.

Production process

The production of hand-drying apparatus under hs code 851633 typically involves the assembly of various electrical and mechanical components. This includes the manufacturing of heating elements, air circulation mechanisms, and control systems. Many manufacturers utilize automated processes and advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure consistent quality and efficiency in their products. The final assembly often involves integrating these components into a cohesive, user-friendly design that meets the specific requirements of the intended application.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hand-drying apparatus under hs code 851633 include electrical components such as motors, heating elements, and control circuitry. Manufacturers also rely on various metal and plastic materials for the housing and structural components of the devices. Additionally, specialized tools and machinery, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the assembly and testing of these hand-drying solutions.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by hs code 851633 is the hand-drying apparatus itself, which can be used in a wide range of commercial and industrial settings. These devices are often consumed by 851650 Household or laundry-type washing machines, 851660 Dishwashing machines, and 851679 Other machinery, as they are integral to maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in these environments. The hand-drying apparatus produced under this code may also be used in 940420 Mattresses, 940510 Seats of a kind used for aircraft, and other related industries where hand-drying solutions are required.

Revisions to 851633

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 851633. The most recent 1 version of this code (851633) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 851633 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for hand-drying apparatus; electro-thermic

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8516'>8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851633'>851633: Hand-drying apparatus; electro-thermic</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851610'>851610: Heaters; electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851621'>851621: Heating apparatus; electric storage heating radiators</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851629'>851629: Heating apparatus; electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851631'>851631: Hair-dressing apparatus; electro-thermic hair dryers</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851632'>851632: Hair-dressing apparatus; electro-thermic, other than hair dryers</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851640'>851640: Smoothing irons; electric</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851650'>851650: Ovens; microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851660'>851660: Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters; of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851671'>851671: Electro-thermic appliances; coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851672'>851672: Electro-thermic appliances; toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851679'>851679: Electro-thermic appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851680'>851680: Resistors; electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/851690'>851690: Electro-thermic appliances; parts, of heating resistors, of water, space and soil heaters, hair-dressing apparatus, hand dryers, smoothing irons and other domestic appliances of heading no. 8516</a>"]

    

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