Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods and materials, specially designed for underground use, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20

HS v2022 Code: 842831

About elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods and materials, specially designed for underground use, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20

HS code 842831 covers a specialized category of material handling equipment designed for use in underground environments. These elevators and conveyors play a crucial role in the mining, construction, and tunneling industries, facilitating the efficient movement of goods, materials, and personnel in challenging subterranean settings. As a key component of infrastructure development and resource extraction, this industry contributes significantly to economic growth and productivity across various sectors.

Production process

The production of HS 842831 equipment typically involves the fabrication of robust, durable components capable of withstanding the harsh conditions found underground. This may include the use of specialized materials, such as corrosion-resistant alloys, and the implementation of advanced engineering techniques to ensure reliable operation and safety. Manufacturers often employ modular design approaches to enable customization and adaptability to different underground environments and applications.

Production inputs

The production of HS 842831 equipment requires a range of inputs, including 720721 Steel, 842839 Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery, and specialized electronic control systems. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, engineering expertise, and research and development efforts to continuously improve the performance and safety of these critical material handling solutions.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS 842831 is a diverse range of elevators, conveyors, and other continuous-action material handling equipment designed for underground use. These products are essential for various industries, including 050100 Mining, 230100 Construction, and 230200 Tunneling, where they facilitate the efficient movement of resources, materials, and personnel in challenging subterranean environments. The outputs of this industry may also be consumed by 842839 Other lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery manufacturers, who incorporate these specialized components into their own systems.

Revisions to 842831

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 842831. The most recent 1 version of this code (842831) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 842831.

Family tree for elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods and materials, specially designed for underground use, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20

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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/v2022/8428'>8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842831'>842831: Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods and materials, specially designed for underground use, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842810'>842810: Lifts and skip hoists</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842820'>842820: Elevators and conveyors; pneumatic</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842832'>842832: Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842833'>842833: Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842839'>842839: Elevators and conveyors; continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842840'>842840: Escalators and moving walkways</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842860'>842860: Teleferics, chair-lifts, ski-draglines, traction mechanisms for funiculars</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842870'>842870: Industrial robots</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/842890'>842890: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428</a>"]

    

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