Carriages for disabled persons; parts and accessories thereof

HS v2017 Code: 871420

About carriages for disabled persons; parts and accessories thereof

hs code 871420 covers the import and export of carriages for disabled persons, as well as their associated parts and accessories. This industry plays a crucial role in providing mobility solutions and enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. As an essential component of the broader healthcare and assistive technology sector, the 871420 industry contributes to the overall well-being and social inclusion of people with physical limitations.

Production process

The production of carriages for disabled persons typically involves a combination of specialized manufacturing techniques and customization processes. Manufacturers may utilize advanced materials, such as lightweight yet durable metals and composites, to ensure the carriages are both sturdy and maneuverable. Precision engineering is often required to integrate various components, such as wheels, brakes, and control systems, to create a seamless and user-friendly mobility solution.

Production inputs

The 871420 industry relies on a range of inputs, including raw materials like metals, plastics, and fabrics, as well as specialized components like motors, batteries, and electronic control systems. Manufacturers may also require specialized machinery and tools to fabricate and assemble the carriages. Additionally, the industry depends on skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and designers, to develop and produce these highly customized mobility solutions.

Production outputs

The primary output of the 871420 industry is the carriages for disabled persons, which are designed to provide mobility and independence for individuals with physical disabilities. These carriages may be used in a variety of settings, including healthcare facilities, public spaces, and private residences. The industry's outputs may also be consumed by other related industries, such as 871310 Wheelchairs and other vehicles for disabled persons, not mechanically propelled and 902190 Orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts, and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.

Revisions to 871420

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 871420. The most recent 1 version of this code (871420) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 871420 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for carriages for disabled persons; parts and accessories thereof

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/87'>87: Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8714'>8714: Vehicles; parts and accessories of heading no. 8711 to 8713</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871420'>871420: Carriages for disabled persons; parts and accessories thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871410'>871410: Motorcycles (including mopeds); parts and accessories</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871491'>871491: Cycles; frames and forks, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871492'>871492: Cycles; parts thereof, wheel rims and spokes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871493'>871493: Cycles; parts thereof, hubs (other than coaster braking hubs and hub brakes) and free-wheel sprocket-wheels</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871494'>871494: Cycles; parts thereof, brakes, including coaster braking hubs and hub-brakes, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871495'>871495: Cycles; parts thereof, saddles</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871496'>871496: Cycles; parts, pedals and crank-gear, and parts thereof</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/871499'>871499: Cycles; parts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 8714.9</a>"]

    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6
class J level6
class K level6

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight