Hydrogen

HS v2022 Code: 280410

About hydrogen

HS code 280410 covers the classification of hydrogen, a colorless, odorless, and highly flammable gas that is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe. Hydrogen plays a crucial role in various industries, from energy production and transportation to chemical manufacturing and metallurgy. As a versatile and clean-burning fuel, hydrogen is increasingly seen as a key component in the transition towards a more sustainable global economy.

Production process

Hydrogen is primarily produced through the process of steam reforming, where natural gas or other hydrocarbons are reacted with steam at high temperatures to produce hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide. Another common method is electrolysis, which uses electric current to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. These production techniques are continuously being improved to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of hydrogen include natural gas, water, and electricity. Specialized equipment such as steam reformers, electrolyzers, and compressors are also essential for the various stages of hydrogen production. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in chemical engineering, process optimization, and safety protocols.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 280410 is pure hydrogen gas, which is then consumed by a wide range of industries. Hydrogen is used as a fuel in transportation, as a feedstock in the production of 271011 ammonia, 290511 methanol, and other chemicals, and in various metallurgical processes. The hydrogen industry also generates byproducts such as carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, which can be further processed or utilized in other applications.

Revisions to 280410

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 280410. The most recent 1 version of this code (280410) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 280410.

Older versions

Family tree for hydrogen

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2804'>2804: Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280410'>280410: Hydrogen</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280421'>280421: Gases, rare; argon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280429'>280429: Gases, rare; other than argon</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280430'>280430: Nitrogen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280440'>280440: Oxygen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280450'>280450: Boron; tellurium</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280461'>280461: Silicon; containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silicon</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280469'>280469: Silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280470'>280470: Phosphorus</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280480'>280480: Arsenic</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/280490'>280490: Selenium</a>"]

    

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