Machine-tools; machines for working wire, without removing material

HS code 846330 covers a range of machine-tools used for working wire without removing material. These specialized machines play a crucial role in various manufacturing and fabrication industries, enabling the efficient shaping, bending, and manipulation of wire components. As a key part of the broader metalworking machinery sector, this industry contributes significantly to the global supply chain, supporting the production of a wide array of metal-based products and infrastructure.

The primary production techniques for machines covered under HS code 846330 involve the use of advanced mechanical systems and precision engineering. These machines typically utilize a combination of rollers, guides, and specialized tooling to shape and form wire into the desired configurations without the need for material removal. Depending on the specific application, the wire may be fed continuously through the machine or processed in discrete lengths, with the machine precisely controlling the bending, twisting, or other shaping operations.

The key inputs for the production of HS code 846330 machines include high-quality steel and other metal alloys for the core components, as well as specialized electronic controls, hydraulic or pneumatic systems, and precision bearings and other mechanical parts. Additionally, these machines often require significant investments in research and development to incorporate the latest technological advancements and ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

The primary outputs of the HS code 846330 industry are the machine-tools and wire-working machines themselves, which are then consumed by a wide range of manufacturing and fabrication industries. These machines may be used in the production of 731210 Wire, iron or steel, not electrically insulated, 731300 Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not, and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel, and a variety of other metal-based products and components.