Machinery; intake air filters for internal combustion engines

HS v2017 Code: 842131

About machinery; intake air filters for internal combustion engines

hs code 842131 covers the import and export of machinery, specifically intake air filters for internal combustion engines. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader automotive and transportation sectors, ensuring the efficient operation and performance of engines across a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars to heavy-duty machinery. The demand for these filters is driven by the need for clean, filtered air to optimize engine function, reduce wear and tear, and maintain optimal fuel efficiency.

Production process

The production of intake air filters for internal combustion engines typically involves a multi-step process. First, the filter media, often made from materials like paper, foam, or synthetic fibers, is cut and shaped to fit the specific engine requirements. The filter media is then assembled into a housing, which may include additional components such as seals, gaskets, and mounting brackets. The final assembly is then tested for performance, durability, and compliance with industry standards before being packaged and distributed.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of intake air filters under hs code 842131 include the filter media, such as paper, foam, or synthetic fibers, as well as the housing components, including plastics, metals, and sealing materials. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as filter media cutting and assembly tools, are also essential inputs for this industry. Additionally, the production process may require access to testing facilities and quality control measures to ensure the filters meet the necessary performance and safety standards.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by hs code 842131 is the intake air filters themselves, which are then consumed by the automotive and transportation industries. These filters are used in a wide range of vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, and heavy-duty equipment, such as 843041 Machinery; construction, mining or quarryingand 842919 Machinery; for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, not elsewhere specified or included.

Revisions to 842131

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 842131. The most recent 1 version of this code (842131) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 842131 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for machinery; intake air filters for internal combustion engines

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/84'>84: Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8421'>8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842131'>842131: Machinery; intake air filters for internal combustion engines</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842111'>842111: Centrifuges; cream separators</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842112'>842112: Centrifuges; clothes-dryers</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842119'>842119: Centrifuges; n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842121'>842121: Machinery; for filtering or purifying water</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842122'>842122: Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842123'>842123: Machinery; filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842129'>842129: Machinery; for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842139'>842139: Machinery; for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842191'>842191: Centrifuges; parts thereof, including parts for centrifugal dryers</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/842199'>842199: Machinery; parts for filtering or purifying liquids or gases</a>"]

    

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