Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes

HS v2022 Code: 841960

About machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes

HS code 841960 covers machinery used for the liquefaction of air or other gases. This specialized equipment plays a crucial role in various industrial processes, enabling the efficient storage, transportation, and utilization of gases. The liquefaction of air and gases is an essential technology that underpins a wide range of industries, from chemical manufacturing to cryogenic applications, making it a significant contributor to the broader economy.

Production process

The production of machinery for liquefying air or gas typically involves a combination of advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and specialized components. The key steps in the production process often include the design and fabrication of heat exchangers, compressors, and control systems that work in tandem to cool and condense the target gases. Sophisticated materials and advanced manufacturing techniques are employed to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of these specialized machines.

Production inputs

The production of machinery for liquefying air or gas requires a range of inputs, including high-quality metals and alloys, specialized components such as valves and sensors, as well as advanced manufacturing equipment and skilled labor. Additionally, the industry relies on the availability of reliable energy sources and access to technical expertise in fields like thermodynamics and cryogenics.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 841960 is the machinery and equipment used for the liquefaction of air and other gases. These machines are then consumed by a variety of industries, including 282100 Oxygen, 282200 Nitrogen, 282300 Carbon dioxide, and 282400 Rare gases, as well as various chemical, petrochemical, and industrial gas production facilities.

Revisions to 841960

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 841960. The most recent 1 version of this code (841960) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 841960.

Family tree for machinery; for liquefying air or gas, 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/v2022/841960'>841960: Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, 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/v2022/841920'>841920: Sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841933'>841933: Dryers; lyophilisation apparatus, freeze drying units and spray dryers, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841934'>841934: Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841935'>841935: Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841939'>841939: Dryers; for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841940'>841940: Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/841950'>841950: Heat exchange units; 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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