Smoothing irons; electric

HS v2022 Code: 851640

About smoothing irons; electric

HS code 851640 covers electric smoothing irons, a crucial tool in the textile and garment industry. These irons play a vital role in the post-production process, helping to smooth, shape, and finish fabrics and garments. As a key component of the broader textile and apparel supply chain, the electric smoothing iron industry is an important contributor to the global economy, supporting manufacturing, trade, and consumer demand for well-presented clothing and textiles.

Production process

The production of electric smoothing irons typically involves a combination of metalworking, electronics, and assembly techniques. Manufacturers begin by shaping and forming the iron's body, often using stamped or cast metal components. The heating element, temperature control mechanisms, and power cord are then integrated into the iron's design. Finally, the components are assembled, tested, and packaged for distribution.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the electric smoothing iron industry include ferrous metals for the iron's body, copper or other conductive materials for the heating element, and various plastics and rubbers for the handle and other components. Specialized machinery, such as metal stamping presses and assembly equipment, are also essential inputs for the production process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of metalworking, electronics assembly, and quality control.

Production outputs

The primary output of the electric smoothing iron industry is, of course, the finished irons themselves. These products are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 651 Textile industry, 652 Clothing industry, and 950 Household goods. The electric smoothing irons produced under HS code 851640 may also be used in commercial and industrial settings, such as laundries and dry cleaners.

Revisions to 851640

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 851640. The most recent 1 version of this code (851640) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 851640.

Older versions

Family tree for smoothing irons; electric

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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/v2022/8516'>8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851640'>851640: Smoothing irons; electric</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851610'>851610: Heaters; electric, instantaneous or storage water and immersion heaters</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851621'>851621: Heating apparatus; electric storage heating radiators</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851629'>851629: Heating apparatus; electric soil heating apparatus and space heating apparatus (excluding storage heating radiators)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851631'>851631: Hair-dressing apparatus; electro-thermic hair dryers</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851632'>851632: Hair-dressing apparatus; electro-thermic, other than hair dryers</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851633'>851633: Hand-drying apparatus; electro-thermic</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851650'>851650: Ovens; microwave, of a kind used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851660'>851660: Ovens, cookers, cooking plates, boiling rings, grillers and roasters; of a kind used for domestic purposes (excluding microwaves)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851671'>851671: Electro-thermic appliances; coffee or tea makers, of a kind used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851672'>851672: Electro-thermic appliances; toasters, of a kind used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851679'>851679: Electro-thermic appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 8516, used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851680'>851680: Resistors; electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/851690'>851690: Electro-thermic appliances; parts, of heating resistors, of water, space and soil heaters, hair-dressing apparatus, hand dryers, smoothing irons and other domestic appliances of heading no. 8516</a>"]

    

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