Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled
HS v2022 Code: 846222
About machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled
HS code 846222 covers a critical category of machine tools used in the metalworking industry. These numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening, and flattening machines play a vital role in the production of a wide range of metal products, from automotive components to construction materials. As a key enabler of modern manufacturing, this industry supports economic activity across numerous sectors and is an important contributor to global trade.
Production process
Machines classified under HS 846222 utilize advanced computer numerical control (CNC) technology to precisely manipulate flat metal workpieces. The production process typically involves loading a metal sheet or plate into the machine, which then uses programmed instructions to bend, fold, straighten, or flatten the material as required. These machines offer a high degree of flexibility and accuracy, allowing manufacturers to quickly adapt to changing product designs and specifications.
Production inputs
The primary inputs for this industry include the metal sheets, plates, or coils that are processed into finished components. Depending on the application, common input materials may include steel, aluminum, or other alloys. In addition to the raw metal, these machines require reliable power sources, high-precision control systems, and skilled operators to program and maintain the equipment.
Production outputs
The output of HS 846222 machines are the bent, folded, straightened, or flattened metal products that are then used as components in a wide range of downstream industries. These may include 870000 Motor vehicles, parts and accessories, 730000 Articles of iron or steel, and 940000 Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings, among others.
Revisions to 846222
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 846222. The most recent 1 version of this code (846222) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 846222.
Family tree for machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled
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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/v2022/8462'>8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846222'>846222: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846211'>846211: Machine-tools; forging and die-forging machines (including presses), closed die forging machines, for working metal</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846219'>846219: Machine-tools; hot forming machines, hot hammers, for working metal</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846223'>846223: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled press brakes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846224'>846224: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846225'>846225: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled roll forming machines</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846226'>846226: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled bending, folding, straightening or fattening machines (not press brakes, panel benders or roll forming machines)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846229'>846229: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes), for working metal, numerically controlled n.e.c. in item 84.62.2</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846232'>846232: Machine-tools; slitting lines and cut-to-length lines, for working metal</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846233'>846233: Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846239'>846239: Machine-tools; shearing machines (excluding presses) for flat products, other than numerically controlled, other than combined punching and shearing machines, for working metal</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846242'>846242: Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, numerically controlled, for working metal</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846249'>846249: Machine-tools; punching, notching or nibbling machines (excluding presses) for flat products including combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled, for working metal</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846251'>846251: Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846259'>846259: Machine-tools; for working tube, pipe, hollow section and bar (excluding presses), for working metal, not numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846261'>846261: Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, hydraulic presses</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846262'>846262: Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, mechanical presses</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846263'>846263: Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, servo-presses</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846269'>846269: Machine-tools; cold metal working presses, other than hydraulic, mechanical or servo-presses</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846290'>846290: Machine-tools; (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die-forging, for bending, folding, straightening, flattening, shearing, punching, notching or nibbling metal, n.e.c. in heading 8462</a>"]
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