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)

HS v2017 Code: 902490

About 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)

hs code 902490 covers a range of machines and appliances used for testing 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 a diverse array of industries, ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of a wide variety of products and materials.

Production process

The production of these testing machines and appliances typically involves precision engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, and the integration of electronic and mechanical components. Manufacturers may utilize computer-controlled machining, 3D printing, and other advanced fabrication methods to create the intricate parts and assemblies required for these specialized instruments.

Production inputs

The key inputs for this industry include high-quality raw materials such as metals, plastics, and electronic components, as well as specialized software and control systems. Manufacturers also rely on skilled technicians and engineers to design, assemble, and calibrate these testing instruments to meet the stringent requirements of their target markets.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the testing machines and appliances themselves, which are then utilized by a wide range of industries, including 940300 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings, 870000 Vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof, and 480000 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, among others. These testing instruments help ensure the quality, safety, and performance of the products and materials used in these industries.

Revisions to 902490

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 902490. The most recent 1 version of this code (902490) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 902490 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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)

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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>"]
B --> C["<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>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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>"]

    

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