Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes

HS v2017 Code: 841931

About dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes

hs code 841931 covers a critical piece of equipment used in the agricultural processing industry. These specialized dryers are essential for efficiently drying and preserving a wide range of agricultural products, from grains and seeds to fruits and vegetables. They play a vital role in maintaining product quality, reducing waste, and enabling the smooth flow of agricultural commodities through the supply chain. As such, this industry segment is a key component of the broader agricultural and food processing sectors, which are fundamental to global food security and economic development.

Production process

Dryers classified under hs code 841931 utilize a variety of techniques to remove moisture from agricultural products. Common methods include hot air drying, where heated air is circulated through the product, and dehumidification, which lowers the ambient humidity to facilitate evaporation. Some models may also incorporate mechanical agitation or rotational mechanisms to ensure even drying. Manufacturers often engineer these dryers with precise temperature and airflow controls to optimize the drying process for different product types and moisture levels.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 841931 dryers requires a range of specialized components and materials. This includes high-efficiency heating elements, fans and blowers for air circulation, advanced control systems, and durable, corrosion-resistant housing and structural elements. Manufacturers may also source specialized sensors, filters, and other accessories to enhance the functionality and performance of these dryers. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce capable of designing, engineering, and assembling these complex machines.

Production outputs

Dryers classified under hs code 841931 are primarily used to process and preserve a wide variety of agricultural products, including 100190 Wheat, 100590 (Maize (corn)), 080300 Bananas, including plantains, and 070200 Tomatoes. The dried products can then be further processed, packaged, and distributed for both domestic consumption and international trade. The output of these dryers may also be used as inputs for other industries, such as 230630 Oil-cake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of vegetable fats or oils, other than those of heading 2304 or 2305, which utilizes the dried agricultural materials as feedstock.

Revisions to 841931

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 841931. The most recent 1 version of this code (841931) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 841931 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes

    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/v2017/8419'>8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841931'>841931: Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841911'>841911: Heaters; instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposes</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841919'>841919: Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, other than instantaneous gas water heaters</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841920'>841920: Sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841932'>841932: Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841939'>841939: Dryers; for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841940'>841940: Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841950'>841950: Heat exchange units; not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841960'>841960: Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841981'>841981: Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841989'>841989: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841990'>841990: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature</a>"]

    

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