Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables

HS v2022 Code: 843860

About machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables

HS code 843860 covers a range of industrial machinery used in the processing and preparation of fruits, nuts, and vegetables. This industry plays a vital role in the global food supply chain, transforming raw agricultural products into a wide variety of consumer goods, from canned and frozen produce to juices, purees, and other value-added items. The machinery described under this code is essential for maintaining the quality, safety, and shelf-life of these important food products, making it a critical component of the broader food processing and packaging industry.

Production process

The machinery classified under HS code 843860 typically includes equipment for washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, dicing, or otherwise preparing fruits, nuts, and vegetables for further processing or packaging. This may involve the use of specialized cutting blades, high-pressure water jets, or automated sorting and conveyor systems. Many of these machines also incorporate features for sterilization, pasteurization, or other preservation techniques to ensure the safety and longevity of the final products.

Production inputs

The key inputs for this industry include the raw agricultural commodities (fruits, nuts, and vegetables), as well as the various mechanical components, motors, and control systems required to power and operate the specialized processing equipment. Depending on the specific application, additional inputs may include packaging materials, preservatives, or other additives used to enhance the final product.

Production outputs

The machinery classified under HS code 843860 is used to produce a wide range of processed fruit, nut, and vegetable products, including 200811 Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, 200710 Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, purees and pastes, 200980 (Fruit juices (including grape must) and vegetable juices), and 200410 Potatoes, prepared or preserved, among others. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, such as food manufacturing, retail, and foodservice.

Revisions to 843860

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 843860. The most recent 1 version of this code (843860) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 843860.

Family tree for machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables

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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/v2022/8438'>8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843860'>843860: Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843810'>843810: Machinery; industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843820'>843820: Machinery; industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843830'>843830: Machinery; industrial, for sugar manufacture</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843840'>843840: Machinery; industrial, brewery machinery</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843850'>843850: Machinery; industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843880'>843880: Machinery; used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/843890'>843890: Machinery; parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink</a>"]

    

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