HS Code Subheading

Machines; for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances

8474.10 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 847410

This HS code covers heavy industrial machinery designed for the crucial initial stages of mineral processing: sorting, screening, separating, or washing earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances. These machines are fundamental to the mining, quarrying, and aggregate industries worldwide. Major importers and exporters include large mining corporations, construction material producers, and specialized heavy equipment manufacturers and distributors. Key aspects of this trade involve the significant capital investment required for such machinery, the need for robust and durable designs to withstand harsh operating environments, and the global demand driven by infrastructure development and resource extraction. The efficiency of these machines directly impacts the quality and cost-effectiveness of raw materials.

Products Under This Code

Vibrating screens, Trommel screens, Hydrocyclones, Jig separators, Log washers, Spiral classifiers, Magnetic separators, Air classifiers

Real World Examples

Metso Outotec Lokotrack ST Series, Terex Finlay 883+ Scalper, McLanahan Log Washer, Weir Minerals Cavex Hydrocyclone, Eriez Magnetic Separator

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with 847420 (crushing/grinding machines) if the primary function isn't clearly sorting or separating, or 8479 (other specialized machinery) if the specific 'mineral substance' application is overlooked.

Products Classified Under 8474.10

Screening machineOre separatorMineral washing machine

Related Codes

8474.20 Machines; for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances 8474.31 Machines; concrete or mortar mixers 8474.32 Machines; for mixing mineral substances with bitumen 8474.39 Machines; for mixing or kneading mineral substances, excluding concrete mixers and machines for mixing mineral substances with bitumen 8474.80 Machines; for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid mineral fuels, ceramic paste, unhardened cements, plastering materials in powder or paste form, machines for forming foundry moulds of sand 8474.90 Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for forming foundry moulds of sand; parts

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Australia, Canada, USA, China, and South Africa are major players in both importing and exporting these essential mining and aggregate processing machines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847410?

HS code 847410 covers: Machines; for sorting, screening, separating or washing earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances. This HS code covers heavy industrial machinery designed for the crucial initial stages of mineral processing: sorting, screening, separating, or washing earth, stone, ores, or other mineral substances. These machines are fundamental to the mining, quarrying, and aggregate industries worldwide. Major importers and exporters include large mining corporations, construction material producers, and specialized heavy equipment manufacturers and distributors. Key aspects of this trade involve the significant capital investment required for such machinery, the need for robust and durable designs to withstand harsh operating environments, and the global demand driven by infrastructure development and resource extraction. The efficiency of these machines directly impacts the quality and cost-effectiveness of raw materials.

What products fall under HS code 847410?

Vibrating screens, Trommel screens, Hydrocyclones, Jig separators, Log washers, Spiral classifiers, Magnetic separators, Air classifiers

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847410?

This code can be confused with 847420 (crushing/grinding machines) if the primary function isn't clearly sorting or separating, or 8479 (other specialized machinery) if the specific 'mineral substance' application is overlooked.

How is HS code 847410 structured?

HS code 847410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (74) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.