Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245ca)

HS v2022 Code: 290347

About saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (hfc-245fa) and 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (hfc-245ca)

HS code 290347 covers a range of saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, including the important compounds 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245ca). These chemicals play a crucial role in various industries, serving as refrigerants, propellants, and intermediates for the production of other valuable chemicals. The global market for these fluorinated hydrocarbons is driven by their widespread applications and the increasing demand for environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional refrigerants.

Production process

The production of the chemicals covered under HS code 290347 typically involves the fluorination of acyclic hydrocarbon precursors. This process is often carried out using hydrogen fluoride (HF) as the fluorinating agent, with the reaction conditions carefully controlled to achieve the desired degree of fluorination. The resulting saturated fluorinated derivatives are then purified and separated to obtain the specific compounds, such as HFC-245fa and HFC-245ca, which meet the required purity and performance standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the chemicals under HS code 290347 include acyclic hydrocarbon feedstocks, hydrogen fluoride, and various catalysts and solvents. Specialized equipment, such as reactors, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in chemical engineering, process optimization, and quality control.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 290347 are the saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, including HFC-245fa and HFC-245ca. These chemicals find widespread use as refrigerants in 841510 Air conditioning machines, 841581 Heat pumps, and 382471 Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane. They are also utilized as propellants in 330300 Perfumes and toilet waters, 330410 Beauty or make-up preparations, and 380810 Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators. Additionally, these fluorinated hydrocarbons serve as intermediates for the production of other chemicals, such as 290359 Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens.

Revisions to 290347

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 290347. The most recent 1 version of this code (290347) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 290347.

Older versions

HS v2017:
- 290339: Fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; other than ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane)

Family tree for saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (hfc-245fa) and 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (hfc-245ca)

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2903'>2903: Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290347'>290347: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245fa) and 1,1,2,2,3-pentafluoropropane (HFC-245ca)</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290311'>290311: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; chloromethane (methyl chloride) and chloroethane (ethyl chloride)</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290312'>290312: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; dichloromethane (methylene chloride)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290313'>290313: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; chloroform (trichloromethane)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290314'>290314: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; carbon tetrachloride</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290315'>290315: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290319'>290319: Saturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.1</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290321'>290321: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; vinyl chloride (chloroethylene)</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290322'>290322: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; trichloroethylene</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290323'>290323: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290329'>290329: Unsaturated chlorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.2</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290341'>290341: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; trifluoromethane (HFC-23)</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290342'>290342: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; difluoromethane (HFC-32)</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290343'>290343: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; fluoromethane (HFC-41), 1,2-difluoroethane (HFC-152) and 1,1-difluoroethane (HFC-152a)</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290344'>290344: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; pentafluoroethane (HFC-125), 1,1,1-trifluoroethane (HFC-143a) and 1,1,2-trifluoroethane (HFC-143)</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290345'>290345: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a) and 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290346'>290346: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane (HFC-227ea), 1,1,1,2,2,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236cb), 1,1,1,2,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236ea) and 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane (HFC-236fa)</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290348'>290348: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; 1,1,1,3,3-pentafluorobutane (HFC-365mfc) and 1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5-decafluoropentane (HFC-43-10mee)</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290349'>290349: Saturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no 2903.4</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290351'>290351: Unsaturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234yf), 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) and (Z)-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (HFO-1336mzz)</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290359'>290359: Unsaturated fluorinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.5</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290361'>290361: Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; methyl bromide (bromomethane)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290362'>290362: Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane)</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290369'>290369: Brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.6</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290371'>290371: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoromethane (HCFC-22)</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290372'>290372: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; dichlorotrifluoroethane (HCFC-123)</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290373'>290373: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; dichlorofluoroethanes (HCFC-141, 141b)</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290374'>290374: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; chlorodifluoroethanes HCFC-142, 142b)</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290375'>290375: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; dichloropentafluoropropanes (HCFC-225, 225ca, 225cb)</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290376'>290376: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon-1211), bromotrifluoromethane (Halon-1301), and dibromotetrafluoroethanes (Halon-2402)</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290377'>290377: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; n.e.c. in headings 290371 to 290376, perhalogenated only with fluorine and chlorine</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290378'>290378: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; perhalogenated derivatives, other than those only with fluorine and chlorine, n.e.c. in item no. 2903.71 to 2903.76</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290379'>290379: Halogenated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons containing two or more different halogens; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.7</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290381'>290381: Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons; 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN)</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290382'>290382: Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons; aldrin (ISO), chlordane (ISO), and heptachlor (ISO)</a>"]
B --> BL["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290383'>290383: Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons; mirex (ISO)</a>"]
B --> BM["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290389'>290389: Halogenated derivatives of cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.8</a>"]
B --> BN["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290391'>290391: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and p-dichlorobenzene</a>"]
B --> BO["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290392'>290392: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; hexachlorobenzene (ISO) and DDT (ISO) (clofenotane (INN), and 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane)</a>"]
B --> BP["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290393'>290393: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; pentachlorobenzene (ISO)</a>"]
B --> BQ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290394'>290394: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; hexabromobiphenyls</a>"]
B --> BR["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/290399'>290399: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons; n.e.c. in item no. 2903.91, 2903.92, 2903.93 and 2903.94</a>"]

    

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Code	290347
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	6
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	29
Heading	2903