HS Code Subheading

Machinery and mechanical appliances; industrial robots, n.e.c. or included

8479.50 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 847950

This critical HS code covers industrial robots, which are programmable, multi-purpose manipulators designed to perform a variety of tasks in manufacturing and industrial environments. These robots are not elsewhere specified or included in other specific machinery categories, making this a broad classification for general-purpose robotic arms and systems. They are integral to modern automation, performing tasks like welding, painting, assembly, material handling, and packaging, significantly improving efficiency, precision, and safety in factories worldwide. Major importers are highly industrialized nations and those undergoing rapid industrialization, such as China, USA, Germany, Japan, and South Korea, all seeking to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Leading exporters are countries with advanced robotics industries, including Japan, Germany, Sweden, and the USA. The trade in these robots is driven by technological advancements, labor cost pressures, and the increasing demand for flexible manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors like automotive, electronics, and food processing.

Products Under This Code

Articulated robots, SCARA robots, Collaborative robots (cobots), Cartesian robots, Delta robots, Robotic welding cells, Material handling robots, Assembly robots

Real World Examples

KUKA KR CYBERTECH, FANUC M-20iA, ABB YuMi, Yaskawa Motoman GP series, Universal Robots UR10e

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or other automated systems that are not "robots" in the traditional sense, or with specific robotic applications that might fall under other machinery codes if they are integral parts of a machine with a primary function (e.g., a robotic arm built into a specific packaging machine might be classified with the packaging machine under 8422). However, 847950 is for the general-purpose industrial robot itself.

Products Classified Under 8479.50

Industrial robotRobotic arm

Related Codes

8479.10 Machinery and mechanical appliances; for public works, building or the like 8479.20 Machinery; for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils 8479.30 Machinery and mechanical appliances; presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other machinery for treating wood or cork 8479.40 Machines; for making rope or cable 8479.60 Machinery and mechanical appliances; evaporative air coolers 8479.71 Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports 8479.79 Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports 8479.81 Machines and mechanical appliances; for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders 8479.82 Machines; for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring 8479.83 Machines and mechanical appliances; cold isostatic presses

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, USA, and Germany are top importers, while Japan, Germany, and Sweden are leading exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847950?

HS code 847950 covers: Machinery and mechanical appliances; industrial robots, n.e.c. or included. This critical HS code covers industrial robots, which are programmable, multi-purpose manipulators designed to perform a variety of tasks in manufacturing and industrial environments. These robots are not elsewhere specified or included in other specific machinery categories, making this a broad classification for general-purpose robotic arms and systems. They are integral to modern automation, performing tasks like welding, painting, assembly, material handling, and packaging, significantly improving efficiency, precision, and safety in factories worldwide. Major importers are highly industrialized nations and those undergoing rapid industrialization, such as China, USA, Germany, Japan, and South Korea, all seeking to enhance productivity and competitiveness. Leading exporters are countries with advanced robotics industries, including Japan, Germany, Sweden, and the USA. The trade in these robots is driven by technological advancements, labor cost pressures, and the increasing demand for flexible manufacturing solutions across diverse sectors like automotive, electronics, and food processing.

What products fall under HS code 847950?

Articulated robots, SCARA robots, Collaborative robots (cobots), Cartesian robots, Delta robots, Robotic welding cells, Material handling robots, Assembly robots

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847950?

This code can be confused with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or other automated systems that are not "robots" in the traditional sense, or with specific robotic applications that might fall under other machinery codes if they are integral parts of a machine with a primary function (e.g., a robotic arm built into a specific packaging machine might be classified with the packaging machine under 8422). However, 847950 is for the general-purpose industrial robot itself.

How is HS code 847950 structured?

HS code 847950 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (79) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.