Buildings; prefabricated

HS v2017 Code: 9406

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
94	06	n/a

Code	9406
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	94

Ancestor Codes: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings

This Code: Buildings; prefabricated

Child Codes: Buildings; prefabricated, not of wood; Buildings; prefabricated, of wood

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof; Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts; Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94; Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered; Lamps, light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included

About buildings; prefabricated

hs code 9406 covers the industry of prefabricated buildings, which plays a crucial role in the construction sector and the broader economy. Prefabricated buildings are manufactured off-site and then assembled on-site, offering a range of benefits such as faster construction times, improved quality control, and enhanced sustainability. This industry is particularly important in regions with limited access to traditional construction materials or skilled labor, as well as in emergency situations where rapid deployment of housing or other structures is required.

Production process

The production of prefabricated buildings typically involves a series of standardized steps. First, the building components, such as walls, floors, and roofs, are manufactured in a controlled factory environment using a variety of materials, including 4401 Wood, 7308 Iron or steel, and 6907 Ceramic products. These components are then transported to the construction site, where they are assembled using specialized equipment and techniques to create the final structure.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the prefabricated building industry include raw materials such as 4401 Wood, 7308 Iron or steel, and 6907 Ceramic products, as well as specialized machinery and equipment for the manufacturing and assembly processes. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including engineers, designers, and construction workers, to ensure the quality and efficiency of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of the prefabricated building industry is, of course, the prefabricated buildings themselves. These structures can be used for a variety of purposes, including residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The output of this industry may be consumed by other industries, such as 4501 Furniture, 8501 Electrical machinery and equipment, and 9401 (Seats (other than those of heading 9402)), which may incorporate prefabricated elements into their own products or use prefabricated buildings as part of their operations.

Family tree for buildings; prefabricated

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/94'>94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9406'>9406: Buildings; prefabricated</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9401'>9401: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9402'>9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9403'>9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9404'>9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9405'>9405: Lamps, light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940610'>940610: Buildings; prefabricated, of wood</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940690'>940690: Buildings; prefabricated, not of wood</a>"]


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