Sound signalling equipment; electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)

HS v2022 Code: 851230

About sound signalling equipment; electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)

HS code 851230 covers a crucial segment of the automotive and transportation industry - sound signalling equipment used on cycles and motor vehicles. These electrical devices play a vital role in ensuring road safety and communication, making them an integral part of the broader transportation ecosystem. As vehicles become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for advanced sound signalling solutions continues to grow, driving innovation and technological advancements within this industry.

Production process

The production of sound signalling equipment under HS code 851230 typically involves a combination of precision engineering, electronic assembly, and quality control processes. Manufacturers utilize specialized machinery and automated production lines to assemble the various components, including speakers, electronic circuits, and housings. Advanced testing and calibration procedures are employed to ensure the devices meet stringent performance and safety standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of sound signalling equipment under HS code 851230 include electronic components such as speakers, microprocessors, and circuit boards, as well as raw materials like plastics, metals, and specialized coatings. Manufacturers also rely on specialized tools, machinery, and testing equipment to ensure the quality and reliability of the final products. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce capable of operating the production equipment and adhering to strict quality control protocols.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 851230 is a diverse range of sound signalling devices, including horns, sirens, and other audible warning systems used on cycles and motor vehicles. These products are essential for 870321 Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons, including station wagons and racing cars and 871200 (Bicycles and other cycles (including delivery tricycles), not motorised), as they help to alert other road users and enhance overall transportation safety.

Revisions to 851230

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 851230. The most recent 1 version of this code (851230) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 851230.

Family tree for sound signalling equipment; electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8512'>8512: Lighting or visual signalling equipment (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851230'>851230: Sound signalling equipment; electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851210'>851210: Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851220'>851220: Lighting or visual signalling equipment; electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851240'>851240: Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; electrical, of kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851290'>851290: Lighting or signalling equipment; electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters; parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles</a>"]

    

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