About HS Code 845510
This HS code covers specialized machinery used for shaping metals through rolling, specifically metal-rolling mills and tube mills. Metal-rolling mills reduce the thickness or change the cross-section of metal sheets, strips, or bars, while tube mills form metal into tubes or pipes. These machines are fundamental to the production of a vast array of metal products used in construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. They are high-capital, complex systems requiring significant investment. Importers are typically large steel manufacturers, non-ferrous metal producers, and specialized tube and pipe factories globally. Exporters are often global leaders in heavy industrial machinery, providing advanced engineering solutions. The trade in these machines reflects the global demand for processed metal products and is a key indicator of industrial capacity and infrastructure development worldwide.
Products Under This Code
Hot rolling mills, Cold rolling mills, Plate mills, Strip mills, Seamless tube mills, Welded tube mills, Profile rolling mills, Bar mills
Real World Examples
SMS Group hot strip mill, Danieli cold rolling mill, Primetals Technologies tube mill, Fives plate mill
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with other metal-forming machinery like presses (8462) or drawing machines (8463), but 845510 is specific to *rolling mills* for metal and *tube mills* that shape metal by rolling.
Products Classified Under 8455.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, USA, and Germany are major importers and users, while Germany, Japan, and Italy are leading exporters of these complex industrial systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 845510?
HS code 845510 covers: Metal-rolling mills; tube mills. This HS code covers specialized machinery used for shaping metals through rolling, specifically metal-rolling mills and tube mills. Metal-rolling mills reduce the thickness or change the cross-section of metal sheets, strips, or bars, while tube mills form metal into tubes or pipes. These machines are fundamental to the production of a vast array of metal products used in construction, automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors. They are high-capital, complex systems requiring significant investment. Importers are typically large steel manufacturers, non-ferrous metal producers, and specialized tube and pipe factories globally. Exporters are often global leaders in heavy industrial machinery, providing advanced engineering solutions. The trade in these machines reflects the global demand for processed metal products and is a key indicator of industrial capacity and infrastructure development worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 845510?
Hot rolling mills, Cold rolling mills, Plate mills, Strip mills, Seamless tube mills, Welded tube mills, Profile rolling mills, Bar mills
What are common misclassifications for HS code 845510?
Could be confused with other metal-forming machinery like presses (8462) or drawing machines (8463), but 845510 is specific to *rolling mills* for metal and *tube mills* that shape metal by rolling.
How is HS code 845510 structured?
HS code 845510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (55) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.