Winches; capstans; powered by an electric motor

HS v2022 Code: 842531

About winches; capstans; powered by an electric motor

HS code 842531 covers a range of electrically-powered winches and capstans, which are essential equipment in various industries such as construction, maritime, and mining. These devices play a crucial role in lifting, pulling, and maneuvering heavy loads, making them indispensable tools for a wide array of applications across the global economy.

Production process

The production of winches and capstans under HS code 842531 typically involves the assembly of various components, including electric motors, gearboxes, drums, and structural frames. Manufacturers employ precision engineering techniques to ensure the durability, reliability, and safety of these devices, which often operate under demanding conditions. The manufacturing process may also incorporate advanced control systems and automation to enhance the efficiency and performance of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of winches and capstans under HS code 842531 include electric motors, gears, bearings, steel or aluminum for the structural components, and various electronic and control systems. Manufacturers may also rely on specialized software and design tools to engineer and optimize the performance of these devices. Additionally, the industry requires skilled labor, including mechanical and electrical engineers, to oversee the production and ensure compliance with relevant safety and quality standards.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 842531 are the winches and capstans themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, such as 842911 Construction machinery, 890120 Ships' derricks; cranes, including cable cranes, and 731010 Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers. These electrically-powered devices are essential for tasks such as cargo handling, material lifting, and equipment maneuvering, making them a crucial component in global supply chains and infrastructure development.

Revisions to 842531

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 842531. The most recent 1 version of this code (842531) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 842531.

Family tree for winches; capstans; powered by an electric motor

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8425'>8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842531'>842531: Winches; capstans; powered by an electric motor</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842511'>842511: Pulley tackle and hoists; powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842519'>842519: Pulley tackle and hoists; not powered by an electric motor (excluding skip hoists or hoists of a kind used for raising vehicles)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842539'>842539: Winches; capstans; not powered by an electric motor</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842541'>842541: Jacks; built-in jacking systems of a type used in garages, for raising vehicles</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842542'>842542: Jacks and hoists; hydraulic, of a kind used for raising vehicles</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842549'>842549: Jacks and hoists; (other than hydraulic), of a kind used for raising vehicles</a>"]

    

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