Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)
HS v2017 Code: 9024
About machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)
hs code 9024 covers a range of machines and appliances used to test the mechanical properties of various materials, including metals, wood, textiles, paper, and plastics. These testing instruments play a crucial role in quality control, product development, and research across numerous industries. By providing accurate data on a material's hardness, strength, compressibility, and elasticity, these machines help ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of a wide array of products that are essential to the global economy.
Production process
Machines and appliances classified under hs code 9024 are typically produced using a combination of precision engineering, advanced electronics, and specialized software. The manufacturing process often involves the assembly of various components, such as sensors, actuators, and control systems, to create a functional testing instrument. Many of these devices also incorporate sophisticated data analysis and reporting capabilities to provide users with comprehensive test results.
Production inputs
The production of hs code 9024 machines and appliances requires a range of inputs, including high-quality raw materials such as metals, plastics, and electronic components. Specialized tools and machinery, as well as skilled technicians and engineers, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, research and development efforts, as well as compliance with industry standards and regulations, are important inputs that contribute to the development and improvement of these testing instruments.
Production outputs
The primary output of hs code 9024 is a diverse array of machines and appliances used for testing the mechanical properties of materials. These testing instruments are widely used in industries such as 7323 Manufacture of other fabricated metal products, 1621 Manufacture of veneer sheets and wood-based panels, 1392 Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel, 1701 Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard, and 2221 Manufacture of plastic products. The data generated by these testing machines is crucial for product development, quality control, and research, ultimately supporting the production of a wide range of consumer and industrial goods.
Family tree for machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/90'>90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9024'>9024: Machines and appliances for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity of other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metals, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9001'>9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9002'>9002: Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9003'>9003: Frames and mountings; for spectacles, goggles or the like, and parts</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9004'>9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9005'>9005: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9006'>9006: Cameras, photographic (excluding cinematographic); photographic flashlight apparatus and flashbulbs other than discharge lamps of heading no. 8539</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9007'>9007: Cinematographic cameras and projectors, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9008'>9008: Image projectors, other than cinematographic; photographic (other than cinematographic) enlargers and reducers</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9010'>9010: Photographic (including cinematographic) laboratory apparatus and equipment, n.e.c. in chapter 90; negatoscopes; projection screens</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9011'>9011: Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9012'>9012: Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes); diffraction apparatus</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9013'>9013: Liquid crystal devices not constituting articles provided for more specifically in other headings; lasers, not laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9014'>9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9015'>9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9016'>9016: Balances; of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, with or without weights</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9017'>9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9018'>9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9019'>9019: Mechano-therapy, massage appliances; psychological aptitude testing apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9020'>9020: Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9021'>9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9022'>9022: X-ray, alpha, beta, gamma radiation apparatus; x-ray tubes, x-ray generators, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and the like</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9023'>9023: Instruments, apparatus and models, designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other uses</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9025'>9025: Hydrometers and similar floating instruments, thermometers, pyrometers, barometers, hygrometers and psychrometers, recording or not</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9026'>9026: Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9027'>9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light</a>"]
A --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9028'>9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor</a>"]
A --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9029'>9029: Revolution counter, production counters, taximeters, mileometers, pedometers and the like, speed indicators and tachometers, other than those of heading no. 9015, stroboscopes</a>"]
A --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9030'>9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations</a>"]
A --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9031'>9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors</a>"]
A --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9032'>9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type</a>"]
A --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9033'>9033: Machines and appliances, instruments or apparatus of chapter 90; parts and accessories n.e.c. in chapter 90</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902410'>902410: Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of metals</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902480'>902480: Machines and appliances; for testing the hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials other than metals</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/902490'>902490: Machines and appliances; parts and accessories for those testing hardness, strength, compressibility, elasticity or other mechanical properties of materials (e.g. metal, wood, textiles, paper, plastics)</a>"]
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