The first two digits of the HS code "84" represent machinery, electrical equipment, and parts thereof.
Specifically, this chapter includes the following main categories:
- Machinery: Including various industrial machinery, agricultural machinery, textile machinery, printing machinery, office machinery, etc.
- Electrical equipment: Including generators, transformers, motors, wires and cables, lighting equipment, household appliances, etc.
- Parts: Covering 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 components. 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 movement, energy generation, conversion, transmission, or utilization, or involves electrical functions, it is likely to fall under the "84" chapter.
To more accurately determine the HS code of the product, it is also necessary to look at the subsequent digits.
The first four digits explanation: HS code: 8438
Classification description: Machines for the preparation or manufacture of industrial food or beverages, not otherwise specified or included in this chapter; parts thereof.
Specific explanation: Covers various machines used in the production of industrial food or beverages, but does not include machines for the extraction or preparation of animal, fixed plant, or microbial fats or oils.
The six-digit explanation: HS code: 8438.90
Classification: Machines for the preparation or manufacture of industrial food or beverages, not otherwise specified or included in this chapter; parts thereof: --> Parts: --> Other --> Other
Meaning: Refers to machines used in the preparation or manufacture of industrial food or beverages, excluding machines for the extraction or preparation of animal, fixed plant, or microbial fats or oils. This code covers parts of these machines, specifically categorized under the "Other" category.
8-10 digits explanation: hscode: 8438909015 Classification: Parts of machinery for the processing or manufacturing of industrial food or beverages --> Parts of bread-making machinery and machinery for the production of pasta or similar products Explanation: This HS code belongs to parts of machinery used in the processing or manufacturing of industrial food or beverages, more specifically, parts of bread-making machinery and machinery for the production of pasta or similar products.
Examples of products: * Parts of bread-making machines * Components of pasta production machines * Gears for food processing equipment * Conveyor belt parts for industrial food manufacturing * Motor parts used in food production machines * Control panels for industrial food processing machinery
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