Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; trichloroethylene

HS v2017 Code: 290322

About unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; trichloroethylene

HS code 290322 covers the classification of unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, with a specific focus on trichloroethylene. This chemical compound plays a crucial role in various industrial processes and applications, making it an important component of the broader chemical industry. Its versatility and widespread use across sectors such as manufacturing, electronics, and pharmaceuticals contribute significantly to the global economy.

Production process

Trichloroethylene, the primary product under HS code 290322, is typically produced through the chlorination of ethylene. This process involves the controlled addition of chlorine gas to ethylene, resulting in the formation of the unsaturated chlorinated derivative. The reaction is carefully monitored and optimized to ensure the desired purity and yield of the final product.

Production inputs

The production of trichloroethylene and other unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons requires several key inputs. These include 271011 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils, which serve as the primary feedstock, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for the chlorination process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in chemical engineering and production techniques.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 290322 is trichloroethylene, which finds applications in various industries. It is widely used as a solvent in 847989 Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, as a degreasing agent in 842139 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines, and as an intermediate in the production of 290321 (Vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)). The unsaturated chlorinated derivatives classified under this code may also be further processed or incorporated into other chemical products, contributing to the broader chemical supply chain.

Revisions to 290322

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 290322. The most recent 1 version of this code (290322) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 290322 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; trichloroethylene

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2903'>2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290322'>290322: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; trichloroethylene</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290311'>290311: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290312'>290312: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; dichloromethane (methylene chloride)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290313'>290313: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; chloroform (trichloromethane)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290314'>290314: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; carbon tetrachloride</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290315'>290315: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290319'>290319: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290321'>290321: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290323'>290323: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290329'>290329: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.2</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290331'>290331: Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane)</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290339'>290339: Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; other than ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290371'>290371: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethane</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290372'>290372: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; dichlorotrifluoroethane</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290373'>290373: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; dichlorofluoroethanes</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290374'>290374: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoroethanes</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290375'>290375: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; dichloropentafluoropropanes</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290376'>290376: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; bromochlorodifluoromethane, bromotrifluoromethane, and dibromotetrafluoroethanes</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290377'>290377: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; n.e.c. in headings 290371 to 290376, perhalogenated only with fluorine and chlorine</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290378'>290378: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; perhalogenated derivatives, other than those only with fluorine and chlorine, n.e.c. in item no. 2903.71 to 2903.76</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290379'>290379: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.7</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290381'>290381: Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290382'>290382: Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons; aldrin (ISO), chlordane (ISO), and heptachlor (ISO)</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290383'>290383: Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons; mirex (ISO)</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290389'>290389: Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.8</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290391'>290391: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290392'>290392: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; hexachlorobenzene (ISO) and DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN), and 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane)</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290393'>290393: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; pentachlorobenzene (ISO)</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290394'>290394: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; hexabromobiphenyls</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/290399'>290399: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.91, 2903.92, 2903.93 and 2903.94</a>"]

    

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