HS Code Subheading

Machinery; for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes

8477.51 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 847751

This highly specialized HS code is dedicated to machinery for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres, or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes. These machines are critical components in the global tire manufacturing and retreading industries. They perform precise operations like tire building, curing (vulcanization), and applying new tread to used tires. International trade in this equipment is directly linked to the automotive sector's demand for new tires and the growing emphasis on sustainability through tire retreading. Major importers are countries with large automotive manufacturing bases or significant transportation industries. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms from nations with advanced industrial machinery production capabilities, focusing on safety standards and production efficiency.

Products Under This Code

Tire curing presses, tire building machines, inner tube moulding machines, tire retreading presses, tire vulcanizers, tire shaping machines, bladder presses

Real World Examples

VMI Tire Building Machines, HF Group Tire Curing Presses, Marangoni Retreading Equipment, Kobe Steel Tire & Rubber Machinery

Common Misclassification

This code is quite specific; confusion might arise with 847759 (other moulding/forming for rubber) if the specific application to tires/inner tubes is overlooked, or general rubber processing machinery under 847780.

Products Classified Under 8477.51

Tire molding machineTire retreading machineInner tube molding machine

Related Codes

8477.10 Machinery; injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 8477.20 Machinery; extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 8477.30 Machinery; blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 8477.40 Machinery; vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials 8477.59 Machinery; for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter 8477.80 Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter 8477.90 Machinery; parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, Japan, and Italy are major exporters, with China, India, and the USA being top importers due to their large automotive sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847751?

HS code 847751 covers: Machinery; for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes. This highly specialized HS code is dedicated to machinery for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres, or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes. These machines are critical components in the global tire manufacturing and retreading industries. They perform precise operations like tire building, curing (vulcanization), and applying new tread to used tires. International trade in this equipment is directly linked to the automotive sector's demand for new tires and the growing emphasis on sustainability through tire retreading. Major importers are countries with large automotive manufacturing bases or significant transportation industries. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms from nations with advanced industrial machinery production capabilities, focusing on safety standards and production efficiency.

What products fall under HS code 847751?

Tire curing presses, tire building machines, inner tube moulding machines, tire retreading presses, tire vulcanizers, tire shaping machines, bladder presses

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847751?

This code is quite specific; confusion might arise with 847759 (other moulding/forming for rubber) if the specific application to tires/inner tubes is overlooked, or general rubber processing machinery under 847780.

How is HS code 847751 structured?

HS code 847751 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (77) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.