Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits "84" in the HS code represent machinery, electrical equipment and parts thereof.

Specifically, this chapter includes the following main categories:

• Machinery: Includes various industrial machinery, agricultural machinery, textile machinery, food processing machinery, printing machinery, etc.
• Electrical equipment: Includes generators, transformers, motors, wires and cables, lighting equipment, household appliances, etc.
• Parts: Covers parts of the aforementioned machinery and electrical equipment.

Reason for classification:

The establishment of the "84" chapter is to unify the classification and management of all types of machinery and electrical equipment and their related parts. These devices play a crucial role in modern industrial production and daily life, so a dedicated chapter is needed for regulation.

In short, if the product is used for mechanical operations, energy generation, conversion, or utilization, or is a part of mechanical or electrical equipment, it is likely to belong to the HS code "84" chapter.

To more accurately determine the HS code of the product, it is also necessary to further examine the specific function, material, and use of the product.

First four digits explanation: 8427: Forklifts; other work vehicles fitted with lifting or handling equipment.

Six-digit explanation: * Classification: Fork-lift trucks; other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment * Specific classification: Other self-propelled trucks --> Other --> Other * Meaning: Refers to forklifts; other engineering vehicles fitted with lifting or handling equipment --> other self-propelled vehicles --> other

Eight to ten-digit explanation: hscode: 8427204000 Classification: Fork-lift trucks; other works trucks fitted with lifting or handling equipment: --> Other self-propelled trucks: --> Driver-type balanced forklift Explanation: This hscode belongs to the category of forklifts; other engineering vehicles fitted with lifting or handling equipment, more specifically, it refers to other self-propelled vehicles among which is the driver-type balanced forklift.

Examples of products: * Driver-type balanced forklift * Electric forklift * Diesel forklift * Pallet truck * Reach truck * Counterbalance forklift * Warehouse forklift * Narrow aisle forklift * Electric stacker * Side loader forklift