Buildings; prefabricated

HS v2022 Code: 9406

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
94	06	n/a

Code	9406
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	94

Ancestor Codes: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings

This Code: Buildings; prefabricated

Child Codes: Buildings; prefabricated, not of wood; Buildings; prefabricated, of wood; Buildings; modular building units, of steel

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof; Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts; Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94; Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered; Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included

About buildings; prefabricated

HS code 9406 covers the import and export of prefabricated buildings, a crucial component of the construction industry. These modular structures are designed and manufactured off-site, then transported and assembled at their final destination. Prefabricated buildings offer a range of benefits, including faster construction times, improved quality control, and enhanced energy efficiency. They play a significant role in meeting the growing global demand for affordable and sustainable housing, as well as commercial and industrial facilities.

Production process

The production of prefabricated buildings typically involves a series of standardized steps. First, the building components, such as walls, floors, and roofs, are manufactured in a controlled factory environment using a variety of materials, including steel, wood, and concrete. These components are then transported to the construction site, where they are assembled using specialized equipment and techniques. The modular design of prefabricated buildings allows for efficient on-site installation, reducing construction time and minimizing disruption to the surrounding area.

Production inputs

The production of prefabricated buildings requires a range of raw materials, machinery, and other resources. Key inputs include steel, wood, concrete, and other construction materials, as well as specialized manufacturing equipment, such as computer-controlled cutting and assembly tools. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, engineering expertise, and transportation infrastructure to facilitate the movement of materials and finished products.

Production outputs

Prefabricated buildings produced under HS code 9406 are primarily used in the construction of residential, commercial, and industrial structures. These buildings may be exported to meet the demand for affordable and sustainable housing, as well as the need for temporary or modular facilities in various industries, such as 8430 Mining, quarrying and construction machinery and 8701 Tractors.

Family tree for buildings; prefabricated

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/94'>94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9406'>9406: Buildings; prefabricated</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9401'>9401: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9402'>9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9403'>9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9404'>9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9405'>9405: Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940610'>940610: Buildings; prefabricated, of wood</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940620'>940620: Buildings; modular building units, of steel</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/940690'>940690: Buildings; prefabricated, not of wood</a>"]


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