Sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes
HS v2022 Code: 841920
About sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes
HS code 841920 covers the classification of sterilizers used for medical, surgical, or laboratory purposes. These specialized devices play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and hygiene of healthcare and research environments. As a key component of the medical equipment industry, the production and trade of these sterilizers is an important aspect of the broader healthcare supply chain, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of medical services worldwide.
Production process
Sterilizers classified under HS code 841920 are typically manufactured using a combination of precision engineering and advanced materials. The production process often involves the fabrication of stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant components, the integration of specialized heating and cooling systems, and the incorporation of advanced control mechanisms to ensure consistent and reliable sterilization performance.
Production inputs
The production of HS code 841920 sterilizers requires a range of inputs, including high-quality stainless steel or other durable materials, specialized heating and cooling elements, advanced control systems, and various electronic and mechanical components. Additionally, the manufacturing process may involve the use of specialized tools, testing equipment, and skilled labor to ensure the quality and reliability of the final product.
Production outputs
Sterilizers classified under HS code 841920 are primarily used in medical, surgical, and laboratory settings to ensure the sterility of equipment, instruments, and other materials. The output of this industry is consumed by a wide range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, research facilities, and medical laboratories. Additionally, these sterilizers may be used in other industries, such as 842119 Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers and 842119 Filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus, for liquids or gases.
Revisions to 841920
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 841920. The most recent 1 version of this code (841920) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 841920.
Older versions
Family tree for sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/84'>84: Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8419'>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/v2022/841920'>841920: Sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841911'>841911: Heaters; instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposes</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841912'>841912: Heaters; solar water heaters, non-electric</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841919'>841919: Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters)</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841933'>841933: Dryers; lyophilisation apparatus, freeze drying units and spray dryers, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841934'>841934: Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841935'>841935: Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841939'>841939: Dryers; for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841940'>841940: Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841950'>841950: Heat exchange units; not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841960'>841960: Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841981'>841981: Machinery, plant and equipment; for making hot drinks, for cooking or heating food</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841989'>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 --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841990'>841990: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature</a>"]
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