Smoothing irons; electric

HS v2017 Code: 851640

About smoothing irons; electric

hs code 851640 covers the classification of electric smoothing irons, a crucial piece of equipment in the textile and garment industry. These irons play a vital role in the finishing and pressing of fabrics, ensuring a crisp, professional appearance for a wide range of textile products. As a key component in the post-production process, electric smoothing irons are an essential tool for businesses across the textile supply chain, from clothing manufacturers to laundry services.

Production process

Electric smoothing irons are typically produced through a combination of metal casting, precision engineering, and electronic component assembly. The main body of the iron is often made from cast aluminum or stainless steel, providing durability and efficient heat transfer. The heating element, temperature controls, and other electronic features are then integrated into the iron's design, allowing for precise temperature regulation and user-friendly operation.

Production inputs

The production of electric smoothing irons requires a range of inputs, including 720810 aluminum, 721810 stainless steel, and various electronic components such as heating elements, thermostats, and control circuitry. Manufacturers may also utilize specialized coatings or materials to enhance the iron's non-stick properties and overall performance. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery and tools for metal shaping, assembly, and quality control.

Production outputs

Electric smoothing irons produced under hs code 851640 are primarily consumed by the textile and garment industry, where they are used for pressing and finishing a wide range of fabric products, including 620111 men's or boy's overcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, 620211 women's or girl's overcoats, capes, cloaks, anoraks, and 630210 bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen. These irons may also be used in commercial laundry and dry-cleaning operations, as well as by individual consumers for home textile care.

Revisions to 851640

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 851640. The most recent 1 version of this code (851640) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 851640 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for smoothing irons; electric

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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/v2017/851640'>851640: Smoothing irons; electric</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/v2017/851633'>851633: Hand-drying apparatus; electro-thermic</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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