Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders

HS v2022 Code: 846224

About machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders

HS code 846224 covers a range of machine tools used for bending, folding, straightening, or flattening metal panels and sheets. These numerically controlled panel benders play a crucial role in the metalworking industry, enabling the precise shaping and forming of metal components used in a wide variety of applications, from automotive manufacturing to construction. As a key part of the broader metalworking machinery sector, this industry is essential for the production of a vast array of metal products that underpin many other industries and support economic growth.

Production process

The production of numerically controlled panel benders typically involves the use of advanced computer-controlled machinery. These machines use numerical control (NC) systems to precisely manipulate the movement of metal sheets or panels, bending and shaping them according to pre-programmed instructions. The process often begins with the metal workpiece being clamped in place, after which a series of hydraulic or mechanical actuators apply the necessary force to bend the material into the desired shape. The use of NC technology allows for a high degree of accuracy and repeatability, making these machines well-suited for the production of complex, intricate metal components.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 846224 (Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders) include various types of metal sheets or panels, such as steel, aluminum, or other alloys. These raw materials are typically sourced from 720810 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated or 760711 (Aluminum foil (whether or not printed or backed with paper, paperboard, plastics or similar backing materials) of a thickness (excluding any backing) not exceeding 0.2 mm). Additionally, these machines require advanced control systems, hydraulic or mechanical components, and specialized tooling to perform the bending and shaping operations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 846224 (Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders) industry are the shaped and formed metal components that are then used in a wide range of downstream industries. These components may be incorporated into the production of 870321 (Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading 87.02), including station wagons and racing cars) or 940320 Furniture; metal, other than seats, among other applications. The precision and versatility of these panel benders make them essential for the manufacture of a diverse array of metal products that are vital to the global economy.

Revisions to 846224

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 846224. The most recent 1 version of this code (846224) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 846224.

Older versions

HS v2017:
- 846221: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal

Family tree for machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders

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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/v2022/846224'>846224: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), for working metal, numerically controlled panel benders</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/v2022/846222'>846222: Machine-tools; bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including press brakes) for flat products, for working metal, numerically controlled</a>"]
B --> G["<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 --> 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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Code	846224
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	6
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	84
Heading	8462