Ploughs; for soil preparation

HS v2022 Code: 843210

About ploughs; for soil preparation

HS code 843210 covers ploughs, a critical piece of agricultural equipment used for soil preparation. Ploughs are essential tools that help farmers and agricultural workers loosen, turn, and mix the soil, preparing it for planting and cultivation. This industry plays a vital role in the broader agricultural sector, supporting food production and contributing to the overall economy.

Production process

Ploughs are typically manufactured using a combination of metal, wood, and other durable materials. The production process often involves casting, forging, and welding to create the main body and components of the plough. Precision engineering is required to ensure the plough's blades, shares, and other parts are properly shaped and aligned for optimal performance in the field.

Production inputs

The production of ploughs (HS code 843210) requires a range of inputs, including steel, cast iron, and other metal alloys for the main body and components. Specialized machinery, such as CNC machines and welding equipment, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including engineers, machinists, and assembly workers, to design, fabricate, and assemble the final product.

Production outputs

Ploughs produced under HS code 843210 are primarily used in the agricultural sector, where they are essential for preparing the soil for planting. The output of this industry is often consumed by 010000 Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing and 011000 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities industries, which utilize ploughs for tasks such as plowing, harrowing, and seedbed preparation.

Revisions to 843210

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 843210. The most recent 1 version of this code (843210) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 843210.

Family tree for ploughs; for soil preparation

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8432'>8432: Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation; lawn or sports-ground rollers</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843210'>843210: Ploughs; for soil preparation</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843221'>843221: Harrows; disc harrows</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843229'>843229: Harrows; (excluding disc), scarifiers, cultivators, weeders and hoes</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843231'>843231: Seeders, planters and transplanters; no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843239'>843239: Seeders, planters and transplanters; other than no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843241'>843241: Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; manure spreaders</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843242'>843242: Spreaders and distributors; for manure and fertilizers, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use; fertiliser distributors</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843280'>843280: Rollers; for lawns or sports-grounds</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843290'>843290: Machinery; parts of machinery for soil preparation or cultivation or for rollers for lawns or sports-grounds</a>"]

    

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