About HS Code 848630
This HS code covers the specialized machinery used in the production of flat panel displays, including LCD, OLED, and other advanced display technologies. These machines handle large glass substrates and perform precise deposition, etching, and assembly processes to create the screens found in televisions, smartphones, and monitors. The trade in this equipment is driven by the global demand for consumer electronics and is concentrated among countries with significant display manufacturing capabilities. Exporters are typically nations with advanced engineering and automation industries, while importers are often countries with large-scale display production facilities. The high cost and technological complexity of these machines make them a significant component of international capital goods trade.
Products Under This Code
Glass substrate cleaning machines, Thin-film deposition systems (PVD/CVD for FPD), Photolithography equipment for FPD, Laser cutting machines for glass, Cell assembly machines, Module assembly lines, Array testers for displays
Real World Examples
Canon Tokki OLED Deposition Equipment, Applied Materials AKT-PECVD, LG Display production lines, Samsung Display fabrication equipment, ULVAC FPD manufacturing systems
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with general electronics manufacturing equipment (8479) or even semiconductor equipment (848620) if the specific application to 'flat panel display' manufacturing is not carefully considered.
Products Classified Under 8486.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
South Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan are dominant in both importing and exporting these specialized machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 848630?
HS code 848630 covers: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays. This HS code covers the specialized machinery used in the production of flat panel displays, including LCD, OLED, and other advanced display technologies. These machines handle large glass substrates and perform precise deposition, etching, and assembly processes to create the screens found in televisions, smartphones, and monitors. The trade in this equipment is driven by the global demand for consumer electronics and is concentrated among countries with significant display manufacturing capabilities. Exporters are typically nations with advanced engineering and automation industries, while importers are often countries with large-scale display production facilities. The high cost and technological complexity of these machines make them a significant component of international capital goods trade.
What products fall under HS code 848630?
Glass substrate cleaning machines, Thin-film deposition systems (PVD/CVD for FPD), Photolithography equipment for FPD, Laser cutting machines for glass, Cell assembly machines, Module assembly lines, Array testers for displays
What are common misclassifications for HS code 848630?
Can be confused with general electronics manufacturing equipment (8479) or even semiconductor equipment (848620) if the specific application to 'flat panel display' manufacturing is not carefully considered.
How is HS code 848630 structured?
HS code 848630 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (86) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.