Find HS Code and trade information for steam ironing machine

Steam Ironing Machine

A steam ironing machine, commonly referred to as a steam iron, is a household appliance used to remove wrinkles from fabric. It utilizes the combination of heat and moisture (steam) to relax fabric fibers, allowing them to be reshaped and appear smooth.

Material

• Soleplate: Typically constructed from aluminum, stainless steel, or ceramic. Aluminum heats quickly and evenly but can scratch delicate fabrics. Stainless steel is durable and resistant to scratches. Ceramic provides a smooth gliding surface and is less prone to sticking, but can be more susceptible to damage.
• Housing: Usually made of heat-resistant plastic.
• Internal Components: Include a heating element, water reservoir, steam generator, and various control mechanisms.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a steam iron is to remove creases, wrinkles, and folds from clothing, linens, and other fabrics, presenting a neat and professional appearance.

Function

Steam irons function through the following process:

1. Heating: An electric heating element warms the soleplate to a set temperature, adjustable based on the fabric type.
2. Water Conversion: Water is stored in a reservoir and converted into steam.
3. Steam Application: Steam is released through vents in the soleplate, saturating the fabric fibers.
4. Wrinkle Relaxation: The heat and moisture relax the bonds within the fabric fibers, allowing them to be straightened by the pressure of the iron.

Usage Scenarios

• Clothing: Ironing shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, and other garments.
• Linens: Smoothing bed sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths, and curtains.
• Upholstery: Some models are suitable for ironing delicate upholstery fabrics.
• Crafts: Used in quilting and other fabric-based crafts.

Common Types

• Standard Steam Irons: The most common type, featuring adjustable temperature settings and steam control.
• Steam Generators: Separate units with a larger water reservoir and a more powerful steam output. Ideal for high-volume ironing and thicker fabrics. Often include an ironing board.
• Travel Steam Irons: Compact and lightweight, designed for portability. Usually have smaller water reservoirs and lower steam output.
• Cordless Steam Irons: Offer greater freedom of movement without the restriction of a cord. Rely on a charging base for power and steam generation.
• Vertical Steamers: While technically not irons, these appliances utilize steam to remove wrinkles from hanging garments, often used for suits and delicate fabrics. They are less effective for heavy creases.

Steam ironing machines fall under several potential classifications based on their components and functions. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8451.30.00.00: This code covers machinery (other than machines of heading 8450) for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing (including fusing presses), bleaching, dyeing, dressing, finishing, coating or impregnating textile yarns, fabrics or made up textile articles and machines for applying the paste to the base fabric or other support used in the manufacture of floor coverings such as linoleum; machines for reeling, unreeling, folding, cutting or pinking textile fabrics; parts thereof. Specifically, it includes ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses).

  • 84: Chapter – Steam engines and other steam-driven machinery; boilers, auxiliary plant for boilers and parts thereof; steam turbines and parts thereof.
  • 51: Heading – Machinery for washing, cleaning, wringing, drying, ironing, pressing, bleaching, dyeing, dressing and finishing textile fabrics or made up textile articles.
  • 30: Subheading – Ironing machines and presses (including fusing presses).

• 8479.89.95.65: This code covers machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof. More specifically, it includes other machines and mechanical appliances, and further specifies hydraulic accumulators. While not a direct match, the reference notes steam ironing machines utilize hydraulic components, making this a plausible classification.

  • 84: Chapter – Steam engines and other steam-driven machinery; boilers, auxiliary plant for boilers and parts thereof; steam turbines and parts thereof.
  • 79: Heading – Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
  • 89: Subheading – Other machines and mechanical appliances.
  • 95: Further specification – Other.
  • 65: Even further specification – Other.

• 8516.90.90.00: This code covers electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus; electrothermic hairdressing apparatus (for example, hair dryers, hair curlers, curling tong heaters) and hand dryers; electric flatirons; other electrothermic appliances of a kind used for domestic purposes; electric heating resistors, other than those of heading 8545; parts thereof. Specifically, it includes parts, and further specifies other.

  • 85: Chapter – Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 16: Heading – Electric instantaneous or storage water heaters and immersion heaters; electric space heating apparatus and soil heating apparatus.
  • 90: Subheading – Parts.

• 7326.90.86.88: This code covers other articles of iron or steel. More specifically, it includes other, and further specifies other, and even further specifies other. This may apply to certain components of the steam ironing machine.

  • 73: Chapter – Iron or steel articles.
  • 26: Heading – Other articles of iron or steel.
  • 90: Subheading – Other.
  • 86: Further specification – Other.
  • 88: Even further specification – Other.

Regarding HS code 8451.30.00.00, please note that this classification specifically includes ironing machines and presses.

Regarding HS codes 7326.90.86.88, please note that this classification covers articles of iron or steel, and may apply to certain components of the steam ironing machine.