HS Code Subheading

Machines and mechanical appliances; for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders

8479.81 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 847981

This HS code encompasses a diverse range of specialized machines and mechanical appliances primarily used for treating metal, excluding those covered by more specific categories like machine tools (Chapter 84, headings 8456-8466). A notable inclusion is electric wire coil-winders, which are crucial for manufacturing electric motors, transformers, and inductors. Beyond coil-winders, this category includes various other machines for metal treatment such as deburring machines, polishing machines, shot blasting machines, and specialized cleaning or surface preparation equipment. These machines are vital across numerous manufacturing sectors, including automotive, electronics, aerospace, and general engineering, where precise metal finishing and component preparation are essential. Major importers are industrialized nations with strong manufacturing bases, like China, USA, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms from Germany, Italy, Japan, and the USA, known for their precision and robust industrial equipment.

Products Under This Code

Electric wire coil-winding machines, Deburring machines for metal, Shot blasting machines, Metal polishing machines, Ultrasonic metal cleaning systems, Induction hardening machines, Metal parts washing machines, Coil handling and packaging machines

Real World Examples

SCHLEICH winding machines, ELMOTEC winding machines, Rösler deburring machines, Wheelabrator shot blast machines, Branson ultrasonic cleaners, EMAG induction hardening systems

Common Misclassification

This code can be confused with metalworking machine tools (8456-8466) which perform shaping or cutting operations. 847981 is for *treating* metal (e.g., surface finishing, winding), not for machining it. It's also distinct from 8463 (other machine tools for working metal without removing material) by its broader scope of "treating" and specific inclusion of coil-winders.

Products Classified Under 8479.81

Metal working machineWire coiling machineCoil winding machine

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 8479.79 Machinery and mechanical appliances; passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports 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 Germany, Japan, and Italy are leading exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 847981?

HS code 847981 covers: Machines and mechanical appliances; for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders. This HS code encompasses a diverse range of specialized machines and mechanical appliances primarily used for treating metal, excluding those covered by more specific categories like machine tools (Chapter 84, headings 8456-8466). A notable inclusion is electric wire coil-winders, which are crucial for manufacturing electric motors, transformers, and inductors. Beyond coil-winders, this category includes various other machines for metal treatment such as deburring machines, polishing machines, shot blasting machines, and specialized cleaning or surface preparation equipment. These machines are vital across numerous manufacturing sectors, including automotive, electronics, aerospace, and general engineering, where precise metal finishing and component preparation are essential. Major importers are industrialized nations with strong manufacturing bases, like China, USA, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are typically specialized engineering firms from Germany, Italy, Japan, and the USA, known for their precision and robust industrial equipment.

What products fall under HS code 847981?

Electric wire coil-winding machines, Deburring machines for metal, Shot blasting machines, Metal polishing machines, Ultrasonic metal cleaning systems, Induction hardening machines, Metal parts washing machines, Coil handling and packaging machines

What are common misclassifications for HS code 847981?

This code can be confused with metalworking machine tools (8456-8466) which perform shaping or cutting operations. 847981 is for *treating* metal (e.g., surface finishing, winding), not for machining it. It's also distinct from 8463 (other machine tools for working metal without removing material) by its broader scope of "treating" and specific inclusion of coil-winders.

How is HS code 847981 structured?

HS code 847981 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 (81) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.