Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel

HS v2017 Code: 7311

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
73	11	n/a

Code	7311
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	73

Ancestor Codes: Iron or steel articles

This Code: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel

Child Codes: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures; Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated; Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated; Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated; Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel

About containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel

HS code 7311 covers the production and trade of containers for compressed or liquefied gas, made of iron or steel. These containers play a crucial role in the storage and transportation of various industrial and commercial gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, propane, and natural gas. The global demand for these containers is driven by the growth of industries that rely on compressed or liquefied gases, including manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and transportation sectors. As a key component in the supply chain of these essential commodities, the 7311 industry is an integral part of the broader economy.

Production process

The production of containers for compressed or liquefied gas, as described by HS code 7311, typically involves several key steps. Manufacturers begin by sourcing high-quality iron or steel raw materials, which are then shaped and formed into the desired container designs using techniques such as stamping, welding, and heat treatment. The containers are then subjected to rigorous testing and quality control measures to ensure they meet safety and performance standards before being prepared for distribution and sale.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 7311 containers include iron or steel raw materials, specialized manufacturing equipment (e.g., stamping machines, welding tools, heat treatment furnaces), and skilled labor. Additionally, the industry relies on access to energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, to power the production processes. Manufacturers may also require access to transportation infrastructure to move raw materials and finished products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the HS code 7311 industry is the production of containers for compressed or liquefied gas, made of iron or steel. These containers are then consumed by a variety of other industries, including 2711 Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons, 2804 Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals, and 2901 Acyclic hydrocarbons, which use the containers to store and transport their respective products. The containers may also be used in the 8708 Parts and accessories for motor vehicles industry, as well as in the healthcare sector for the storage and distribution of medical gases.

Family tree for containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/73'>73: Iron or steel articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7311'>7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7301'>7301: Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7302'>7302: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7303'>7303: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7304'>7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7305'>7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7306'>7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7307'>7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7308'>7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7309'>7309: Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers; for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat insulated</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7310'>7310: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7312'>7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7313'>7313: Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7314'>7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7315'>7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7316'>7316: Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7317'>7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7318'>7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7319'>7319: Sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7320'>7320: Springs and leaves for springs, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7321'>7321: Stoves, ranges, grates, cookers (those with subsidiary boilers for central heating), barbecues, braziers, gas-rings, plate warmers and similar non-electric domestic appliances and parts, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7322'>7322: Radiators for central heating, not electrically heated and parts thereof, of iron or steel; air heaters, hot air distributors not electrically heated, with motor fan or blower</a>"]
A --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7323'>7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7324'>7324: Sanitary ware and parts thereof, of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7325'>7325: Iron or steel; cast articles</a>"]
A --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7326'>7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73</a>"]

    B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/731100'>731100: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel</a>"]


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