Acyclic hydrocarbons; saturated

HS v2017 Code: 290110

About acyclic hydrocarbons; saturated

HS code 290110 covers the classification of acyclic hydrocarbons, which are a fundamental class of organic compounds consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms arranged in an open chain. These saturated hydrocarbons are widely used as fuels, solvents, and feedstocks for the production of a vast array of petrochemical products that are essential to modern industry and daily life. The global acyclic hydrocarbon market is a significant contributor to the broader energy and chemicals sectors, with far-reaching economic implications.

Production process

Acyclic hydrocarbons classified under HS code 290110 are primarily produced through the refining and processing of crude oil and natural gas. The main production techniques involve distillation, cracking, and reforming processes to separate and purify the desired saturated hydrocarbon compounds from the complex hydrocarbon mixtures found in fossil fuels.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of acyclic hydrocarbons under HS code 290110 include crude oil, natural gas, and various refining and processing equipment. Refineries and petrochemical plants require significant capital investment in specialized machinery, as well as access to reliable sources of fossil fuel feedstocks to support the large-scale manufacturing of these essential organic compounds.

Production outputs

The acyclic hydrocarbons classified under HS code 290110 serve as important building blocks and intermediates for a wide range of downstream industries. These saturated hydrocarbons are used as fuels, solvents, and feedstocks for the production of 290120 Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, 290311 (Chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride)), and 290531 (Ethylene glycol (ethanediol)), among other petrochemical products.

Revisions to 290110

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 290110. The most recent 1 version of this code (290110) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290110 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for acyclic hydrocarbons; saturated

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2901'>2901: Acyclic hydrocarbons</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290110'>290110: Acyclic hydrocarbons; saturated</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290121'>290121: Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, ethylene</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290122'>290122: Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, propene (propylene)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290123'>290123: Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, butene (butylene) and isomers thereof</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290124'>290124: Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, buta-1,3-diene and isoprene</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290129'>290129: Acyclic hydrocarbons; unsaturated, n.e.c. in heading no. 2901</a>"]

    

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