Valves and tubes; n.e.c. in heading no. 8540

HS v2017 Code: 854089

About valves and tubes; n.e.c. in heading no. 8540

hs code 854089 covers a diverse range of valves, tubes, and related components that are essential for various industrial and commercial applications. These products play a crucial role in the functioning of machinery, equipment, and systems across numerous sectors, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and infrastructure. The global market for these valves and tubes is sizeable and continues to grow, driven by factors such as technological advancements, increasing industrial automation, and the expanding needs of emerging economies.

Production process

The production of valves and tubes classified under hs code 854089 typically involves a combination of precision engineering, metalworking, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Manufacturers often utilize computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software to optimize the design and manufacturing processes. Common production methods include casting, forging, machining, and assembly, with a focus on ensuring the durability, reliability, and performance of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of valves and tubes under hs code 854089 include various metals, such as steel, brass, and aluminum, as well as specialized components like seals, gaskets, and actuators. Manufacturers also rely on advanced machinery, including CNC machines, welding equipment, and testing apparatus, to ensure the quality and precision of the final products. Additionally, the industry requires a skilled workforce with expertise in engineering, metalworking, and quality control.

Production outputs

The valves and tubes produced under hs code 854089 are used in a wide range of applications, including 842119 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves, 842199 Parts of taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, and 848180 Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves. These components are essential for the proper functioning of various industrial equipment, machinery, and systems, making them a crucial part of the broader manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.

Revisions to 854089

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 854089. The most recent 1 version of this code (854089) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 854089 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for valves and tubes; n.e.c. in heading no. 8540

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8540'>8540: Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes (e.g. vacuum, vapour, gas filled valves and tubes, mercury arc rectifying valves and tubes, cathode-ray and television camera tubes)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854089'>854089: Valves and tubes; n.e.c. in heading no. 8540</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854011'>854011: Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, colour</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854012'>854012: Tubes; cathode-ray television picture tubes, including video monitor cathode-ray tubes, monochrome</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854020'>854020: Tubes; television camera tubes, image converters and intensifiers, other photo-cathode tubes</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854040'>854040: Tubes; data/graphic display tubes, monochrome; data/graphic display tubes, colour, with a phosphor dot screen pitch smaller than 0.4mm</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854060'>854060: Tubes; cathode ray, n.e.c. in heading no. 8540</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854071'>854071: Tubes; microwave, magnetrons, excluding grid-controlled tubes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854079'>854079: Tubes; microwave (for example klystrons, travelling wave tubes, carlinotrons), excluding magnetrons and grid-controlled tubes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854081'>854081: Valves and tubes; receiver or amplifier</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854091'>854091: Tubes; parts of cathode-ray tubes</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/854099'>854099: Valves and tubes; parts of the valves and tubes of heading no. 8540, excluding parts of cathode-ray tubes</a>"]

    

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