Machinery and apparatus; for isotopic separation, and parts thereof

HS v2017 Code: 840120

About machinery and apparatus; for isotopic separation, and parts thereof

hs code 840120 covers machinery and apparatus used for the separation of isotopes. This industry plays a crucial role in the production of nuclear fuel, medical isotopes, and other specialized applications. As a highly technical and capital-intensive sector, the isotopic separation industry is a significant contributor to the broader energy and scientific research segments of the global economy.

Production process

The primary production technique for isotopic separation involves the use of centrifuges, diffusion, or laser-based methods to separate the desired isotope from a feed material, typically uranium or other elements. These processes leverage the slight differences in the physical properties of isotopes to achieve the required level of separation and purity.

Production inputs

The key inputs for this industry include specialized machinery and equipment, such as centrifuges, diffusion membranes, and laser systems. Additionally, the industry requires a steady supply of feed materials, such as uranium hexafluoride or other isotopic compounds, as well as significant energy resources to power the separation processes.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the isotopic separation industry are enriched isotopes, which are then used in a variety of applications, including 840110 Nuclear reactors, 901890 Medical equipment, and 284430 Chemical elements. The specific isotopes produced, such as uranium-235 or deuterium, are determined by the needs of the end-users and the capabilities of the separation facilities.

Revisions to 840120

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 840120. The most recent 1 version of this code (840120) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 840120 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for machinery and apparatus; for isotopic separation, and parts thereof

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8401'>8401: Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors, machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840120'>840120: Machinery and apparatus; for isotopic separation, and parts thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840110'>840110: Nuclear reactors</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840130'>840130: Fuel elements (cartridges); non-irradiated</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/840140'>840140: Nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]

    

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