Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes

HS v2017 Code: 841960

About machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes

hs code 841960 covers a critical industry responsible for the production of machinery used for liquefying air or gas. This specialized equipment plays a vital role in various industrial and commercial applications, enabling the efficient storage, transportation, and utilization of compressed gases. The machinery described by this code is an essential component of the broader industrial gas and cryogenic technology sector, which is integral to the functioning of numerous industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and energy production.

Production process

The production of machinery for liquefying air or gas typically involves a multi-step process. Key techniques include the design and engineering of specialized compressors, heat exchangers, and control systems to facilitate the liquefaction process. Manufacturers may also incorporate advanced materials and precision engineering to ensure the durability and efficiency of the final products.

Production inputs

The production of machinery covered by hs code 841960 requires a range of inputs, including high-quality metals and alloys, such as stainless steel and aluminum, for the construction of the core components. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized electronic and control systems, as well as advanced manufacturing equipment and tools. The availability of skilled labor, particularly in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry described by hs code 841960 is the machinery used for liquefying air or gas. This equipment is then consumed by a variety of other industries, including 842139 Chemical industry, 842199 Oil and gas industry, and 851440 Healthcare industry, where it is used for the storage, transportation, and processing of compressed gases. The machinery produced under this code may also be utilized in the production of 841950 Refrigerating or freezing equipment and other cryogenic technologies.

Revisions to 841960

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 841960. The most recent 1 version of this code (841960) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 841960 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for machinery; for liquefying air or gas, 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/v2017/841960'>841960: Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, 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/v2017/841931'>841931: Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841932'>841932: Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841939'>841939: Dryers; for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841940'>841940: Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/841950'>841950: Heat exchange units; 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>"]

    

    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6
class J level6
class K level6
class L level6
class M level6
class N level6

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight