Test benches

HS v2017 Code: 903120

About test benches

hs code 903120 covers test benches, which are essential tools used across various industries to evaluate the performance and functionality of a wide range of products and systems. These specialized devices play a crucial role in quality control, research and development, and the overall manufacturing process, ensuring that products meet the required standards and specifications before being released to the market. The test bench industry is a vital component of the broader economy, supporting innovation, efficiency, and the production of high-quality goods.

Production process

Test benches are typically manufactured using a combination of precision engineering, advanced electronics, and specialized software. The production process often involves the assembly of various components, including frames, measurement instruments, control systems, and data acquisition modules. Manufacturers may utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to optimize the design and layout of the test bench, ensuring it meets the specific requirements of the intended application. Additionally, rigorous testing and calibration procedures are implemented to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the final product.

Production inputs

The production of test benches requires a range of inputs, including specialized materials such as high-strength metals, electronic components, and advanced sensors. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized machinery, such as CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines, for the precise fabrication of components. Additionally, the development of the software and control systems that govern the operation of test benches often involves the expertise of software engineers and programmers.

Production outputs

Test benches produced under hs code 903120 are primarily used to evaluate the performance and functionality of a wide range of products, including 903180 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking, 902830 Instruments and apparatus for measuring or checking electrical quantities, and 902910 Navigational instruments and appliances. The data and insights gathered from test bench evaluations are crucial for product development, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, ultimately supporting the broader economy by ensuring the production of reliable and high-quality goods.

Revisions to 903120

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 903120. The most recent 1 version of this code (903120) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 903120 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for test benches

    graph LR
    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/v2017/9031'>9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903120'>903120: Test benches</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903110'>903110: Machines; for balancing mechanical parts</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903141'>903141: Optical instruments and appliances; for inspecting semiconductor wafers or devices or for inspecting photomasks or reticles used in manufacturing semiconductor devices, n.e.c. in chapter 90</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903149'>903149: Optical instruments and appliances; for measuring or checking, n.e.c. in chapter 90</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903180'>903180: Instruments, appliances and machines; for measuring or checking n.e.c. in chapter 90</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/903190'>903190: Instruments, appliances and machines; parts and accessories for those measuring or checking devices of heading no. 9031</a>"]

    

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