Grinding wheel|HS Code

Grinding wheel harmonized system code

Product Overview The Grinding Wheel is an abrasive product classified under HS Code 6804. This product is designed from an abrasive compound and utilized for various grinding (abrasive cutting) and abrasive machining operations. The physical attributes of this product include a circular shape, thickness varying from 0.25 to 0.50 inch, and a center hole for fixing it to the grinding machine. The processing levels of the Grinding Wheel involve a series of stages such as mixing, molding, and finishing, all of which contribute to its robust quality attributes. Within HS Code 6804, Grinding Wheels are further classified into bonded abrasives, coated abrasives, and superabrasives, each suited for different grinding applications. Commercially, Grinding Wheels are utilized extensively in industries such as automotive, aerospace, foundry, construction, and tool sharpening. The product's market positioning is centered on its high durability, precision, and versatility, offering a competitive edge in abrasive grinding operations. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The Grinding Wheel falls under the full 6-digit HS Code 6804.22. This hierarchical structure comprises Chapter 68 (Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials), Heading 04 (Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like, without frameworks), and Subheading 22 (Of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics). It's classified under this specific code due to its abrasive nature and utility in grinding applications. In terms of trade considerations, Grinding Wheels are commonly packaged in corrugated boxes to protect against environmental damage and facilitate ease of handling during transit. They are preserved through methods such as vacuum sealing to maintain their quality over extended periods. Shipping requirements include ensuring the product is securely fastened and cushioned to prevent damage. The Grinding Wheel adheres to quality standards such as ISO 525, ensuring its compliance with stringent safety, quality, and performance benchmarks. The technical specifications, packaging, and preservation methods align with WTO and customs documentation standards, supporting its classification under HS Code 6804.

Grinding wheel Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Goods of Chapter 25; (b) Coated, impregnated or covered paper and paperboard of heading 48.10 or 48.11 (for example, paper and paperboard coated with mica powder or graphite, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard); (c) Coated, impregnated or covered textile fabric of Chapter 56 or 59 (for example, fabric coated or covered with mica powder, bituminised or asphalted fabric); (d) Articles of Chapter 71; (e) Tools or parts of tools, of Chapter 82; (f) Lithographic stones of heading 84.42; (g) Electrical insulators (heading 85.46) or fittings of insulating material of heading 85.47; (h) Dental burrs (heading 90.18); (ij) Articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clocks and clock cases); (k) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings, prefabricated buildings); (l) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games and sports requisites); (m) Articles of heading 96.02, if made of materials specified in Note 2 (b) to Chapter 96, or of heading 96.06 (for example, buttons), of heading 96.09 (for example, slate pencils), heading 96.10 (for example, drawing slates) or of heading 96.20 (monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles); or (n) Articles of Chapter 97 (for example, works of art). 2.- In heading 68.02 the expression “worked monumental or building stone” applies not only to the varieties of stone referred to in heading 25.15 or 25.16 but also to all other natural stone (for example, quartzite, flint, dolomite and steatite) similarly worked; it does not, however, apply to slate.