Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines

HS v2022 Code: 846594

About machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines

HS code 846594 covers a range of machine-tools used for working with various hard materials, including wood, cork, bone, rubber, and plastics. These specialized machines play a crucial role in the manufacturing and construction industries, enabling the precise shaping, bending, and assembly of components and products. As a key part of the broader machinery and equipment sector, this industry contributes significantly to the global economy, supporting the production of a wide array of consumer and industrial goods.

Production process

The machine-tools classified under HS code 846594 utilize a variety of production techniques, depending on the specific application and the material being processed. Common methods include milling, drilling, sawing, grinding, and bending. These machines often feature advanced computerized controls and automation to ensure high levels of precision and efficiency. The production process typically involves loading the raw material, programming the machine's parameters, and monitoring the operation to ensure the desired output is achieved.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the machine-tools industry covered by HS code 846594 include the raw materials being processed, such as wood, cork, bone, rubber, and plastics. Additionally, these machines require high-quality steel and other metal components for their construction, as well as specialized cutting tools, motors, and electronic control systems. Skilled technicians and engineers are also essential inputs, responsible for the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of these sophisticated machines.

Production outputs

The machine-tools classified under HS code 846594 are used to produce a wide range of finished products, including furniture, construction materials, automotive parts, and various industrial components. The output of this industry is often consumed by other manufacturing sectors, such as 940320 Furniture; wooden, for the bedroom, living room, garden or other indoor/outdoor spaces, 940360 Furniture; wooden, n.e.c. in heading no. 9403, and 870899 Parts and accessories, n.e.c. for the vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705. The versatility of these machine-tools allows them to be utilized across a diverse range of industries, contributing to the overall productivity and competitiveness of the global economy.

Revisions to 846594

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 846594. The most recent 1 version of this code (846594) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 846594.

Family tree for machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines

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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/v2022/8465'>8465: Machine-tools; (including machines for nailing, stapling, glueing or otherwise assembling) for working wood, cork, bone, hard plastics or rubber or similar hard materials</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846594'>846594: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; bending or assembling machines</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846510'>846510: Machine-tools; which can carry out different types of machining operations without tool change between such operations, for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846520'>846520: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; machining centres</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846591'>846591: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; sawing machines</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846592'>846592: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; planing, milling or moulding (by cutting) machines</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846593'>846593: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; grinding, sanding or polishing machines</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846595'>846595: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; drilling or morticing machines</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846596'>846596: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; splitting, slicing or paring machines</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/846599'>846599: Machine-tools; for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials; n.e.c. in heading no. 8465</a>"]

    

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