About HS Code 846190
This residual category covers planing machines and other metal-removing machine tools not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 8461. Planing machines are used for creating flat surfaces, grooves, and intricate contours on large workpieces by moving the workpiece past a stationary cutting tool or vice versa. This code also captures various niche or less common metal-removing machine tools that don't fit into more specific categories like broaching, gear cutting, or sawing. Industries that might utilize these machines include heavy machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, and specialized fabrication shops. Countries with diverse industrial bases, such as Germany, Japan, China, and the United States, are typically involved in the trade of these specialized machines. Key considerations for trade involve the machine's specific function, workpiece capacity, precision, and level of automation, as well as adherence to international technical standards.
Products Under This Code
Planing machines, Shaping machines, Slotting machines, Keyseating machines, Honing machines (for metal), Lapping machines (for metal), Superfinishing machines (for metal)
Real World Examples
Waldrich Siegen Planing Machines, Butler Machine Tool Co. Planers, Sunnen Honing Machines, Lapmaster Lapping Machines, Gehring Honing Technology
Common Misclassification
This 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere specified) code is often a catch-all, making misclassification common with other general metal-removing machines (8457, 8458, 8460) if their specific function isn't clearly defined. It's crucial to ensure the machine doesn't fit a more specific 8461 subheading first.
Products Classified Under 8461.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, Japan, China, and the United States are key countries involved in the trade of these diverse metal-removing machine tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 846190?
HS code 846190 covers: Machine-tools; planing machines, and other machine-tools n.e.c. in heading no. 8461; working by removing metal, sinistered metal carbides or cerments.. This residual category covers planing machines and other metal-removing machine tools not specifically classified elsewhere within heading 8461. Planing machines are used for creating flat surfaces, grooves, and intricate contours on large workpieces by moving the workpiece past a stationary cutting tool or vice versa. This code also captures various niche or less common metal-removing machine tools that don't fit into more specific categories like broaching, gear cutting, or sawing. Industries that might utilize these machines include heavy machinery manufacturing, shipbuilding, and specialized fabrication shops. Countries with diverse industrial bases, such as Germany, Japan, China, and the United States, are typically involved in the trade of these specialized machines. Key considerations for trade involve the machine's specific function, workpiece capacity, precision, and level of automation, as well as adherence to international technical standards.
What products fall under HS code 846190?
Planing machines, Shaping machines, Slotting machines, Keyseating machines, Honing machines (for metal), Lapping machines (for metal), Superfinishing machines (for metal)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846190?
This 'n.e.c.' (not elsewhere specified) code is often a catch-all, making misclassification common with other general metal-removing machines (8457, 8458, 8460) if their specific function isn't clearly defined. It's crucial to ensure the machine doesn't fit a more specific 8461 subheading first.
How is HS code 846190 structured?
HS code 846190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (61) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.