HS Code Subheading

Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports

8479.79 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 847979

This HS code covers passenger boarding bridges that are *not* designed for use in airports. This typically refers to similar movable, enclosed walkways used in other transportation hubs, primarily seaports for cruise ships or ferries, and potentially large train stations or bus terminals. These bridges facilitate the safe and efficient boarding and disembarking of passengers from vessels or trains, providing a weather-protected and accessible connection. While functionally similar to airport PBBs, their design, scale, and operational requirements are adapted for maritime or rail environments, often needing to accommodate larger passenger volumes or different docking mechanisms. Major importers include countries with significant cruise tourism industries or busy ferry routes, such as the USA, Italy, Spain, and various island nations. Exporters are specialized manufacturers, often the same companies that produce airport PBBs but with adapted product lines, primarily from Europe and the USA. Trade considerations include load capacity, environmental resistance (especially for marine use), and integration with port or station infrastructure.

Products Under This Code

Cruise ship gangways, Ferry terminal boarding bridges, Seaport passenger boarding systems, Train station passenger bridges, Retractable port gangways, Mobile passenger ramps for ships, Pedestrian access bridges for terminals, Ship-to-shore connectors

Real World Examples

ADELTE Seaport & Airport Solutions (Seaport PBBs), ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (gangways), CIMC-Tianda (seaport bridges), PBB Systems (marine gangways), Safe Harbor Marine (custom gangways)

Common Misclassification

The primary confusion for this code is with 847971, which is specifically for airport passenger boarding bridges. The distinction lies solely in the intended application: 847979 is for non-airport uses like seaports or train stations.

Products Classified Under 8479.79

Passenger boarding bridge

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 8479.50 Machinery and mechanical appliances; industrial robots, n.e.c. or included 8479.60 Machinery and mechanical appliances; evaporative air coolers 8479.71 Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports 8479.81 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

USA, Italy, and Spain are major importers, while Spain, Germany, and the USA are leading exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847979?

HS code 847979 covers: Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports. This HS code covers passenger boarding bridges that are *not* designed for use in airports. This typically refers to similar movable, enclosed walkways used in other transportation hubs, primarily seaports for cruise ships or ferries, and potentially large train stations or bus terminals. These bridges facilitate the safe and efficient boarding and disembarking of passengers from vessels or trains, providing a weather-protected and accessible connection. While functionally similar to airport PBBs, their design, scale, and operational requirements are adapted for maritime or rail environments, often needing to accommodate larger passenger volumes or different docking mechanisms. Major importers include countries with significant cruise tourism industries or busy ferry routes, such as the USA, Italy, Spain, and various island nations. Exporters are specialized manufacturers, often the same companies that produce airport PBBs but with adapted product lines, primarily from Europe and the USA. Trade considerations include load capacity, environmental resistance (especially for marine use), and integration with port or station infrastructure.

What products fall under HS code 847979?

Cruise ship gangways, Ferry terminal boarding bridges, Seaport passenger boarding systems, Train station passenger bridges, Retractable port gangways, Mobile passenger ramps for ships, Pedestrian access bridges for terminals, Ship-to-shore connectors

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847979?

The primary confusion for this code is with 847971, which is specifically for airport passenger boarding bridges. The distinction lies solely in the intended application: 847979 is for non-airport uses like seaports or train stations.

How is HS code 847979 structured?

HS code 847979 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 (79) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.