About HS Code 846420
This category includes grinding and polishing machines tailored for finishing hard, brittle materials such as stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement, and for cold working glass. These machines are crucial for achieving precise dimensions, smooth surfaces, and aesthetic finishes in architectural, construction, and optical industries. They utilize abrasive tools and often incorporate advanced control systems for high-quality results, ranging from large-scale slab polishing to intricate glass edge finishing. Exporters are typically specialized machinery manufacturers, and importers are industries focused on high-quality surface finishing of these materials for both functional and decorative purposes.
Products Under This Code
Stone polishing machines, tile grinding machines, concrete floor grinders, glass edge polishing machines, CNC grinding machines for stone, surface grinders for ceramics, terrazzo grinders
Real World Examples
Comandulli edge polishers, Achilli grinding machines, HTC floor grinders, Bavelloni glass processing machines, Lissmac surface grinders
Common Misclassification
Often confused with grinding machines for metal (8460) due to similar operation, but the material being worked (stone, ceramics, glass) is the key differentiator. Also, can be confused with sawing machines (846410) if the primary function is not clearly grinding or polishing.
Products Classified Under 8464.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
Italy, Germany, and China are leading producers and exporters, serving global construction, architectural, and glass processing markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 846420?
HS code 846420 covers: Machine-tools; grinding or polishing machines, for working stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement or like mineral materials or for cold working glass. This category includes grinding and polishing machines tailored for finishing hard, brittle materials such as stone, ceramics, concrete, asbestos-cement, and for cold working glass. These machines are crucial for achieving precise dimensions, smooth surfaces, and aesthetic finishes in architectural, construction, and optical industries. They utilize abrasive tools and often incorporate advanced control systems for high-quality results, ranging from large-scale slab polishing to intricate glass edge finishing. Exporters are typically specialized machinery manufacturers, and importers are industries focused on high-quality surface finishing of these materials for both functional and decorative purposes.
What products fall under HS code 846420?
Stone polishing machines, tile grinding machines, concrete floor grinders, glass edge polishing machines, CNC grinding machines for stone, surface grinders for ceramics, terrazzo grinders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 846420?
Often confused with grinding machines for metal (8460) due to similar operation, but the material being worked (stone, ceramics, glass) is the key differentiator. Also, can be confused with sawing machines (846410) if the primary function is not clearly grinding or polishing.
How is HS code 846420 structured?
HS code 846420 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (64) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.