HS Code Subheading

Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes

8419.40 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 841940

This HS code covers industrial-scale distilling and rectifying plants, which are fundamental to a wide range of chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and petrochemical industries. These plants are designed to separate liquid mixtures into their component parts based on differences in volatility, producing high-purity substances. From alcohol production and essential oil extraction to petroleum refining and solvent recovery, their applications are vast. International trade is driven by industrial growth, demand for purified chemicals, and the expansion of beverage industries. Importers include chemical manufacturers, distilleries, pharmaceutical companies, and refineries. Exporters are specialized engineering and process equipment manufacturers. Key trade considerations include capacity, energy efficiency, material compatibility (e.g., corrosion resistance), automation levels, and compliance with industry-specific safety and quality standards.

Products Under This Code

Alcohol distillation columns, Essential oil stills, Solvent recovery units, Crude oil distillation units, Water purification stills (industrial), Fractional distillation plants, Rectification columns, Vacuum distillation systems

Real World Examples

GEA (distillation plants), Alfa Laval (distillation equipment), Praj Industries (ethanol plants), Sulzer (distillation technology), Ziemann Holvrieka (distillery equipment)

Common Misclassification

This code is specific to distillation and rectification processes. It should not be confused with general heating or cooling apparatus (841950) or filtration equipment (8421) which perform different functions, even if used in conjunction with distillation.

Products Classified Under 8419.40

Distillation plantDistillation unit

Related Codes

8419.11 Heaters; instantaneous gas water heaters, for domestic or other purposes 8419.12 Heaters; solar water heaters, non-electric 8419.19 Heaters; instantaneous or storage water heaters, non-electric, (other than instantaneous gas or solar water heaters) 8419.20 Sterilizers; for medical, surgical or laboratory use, not used for domestic purposes 8419.33 Dryers; lyophilisation apparatus, freeze drying units and spray dryers, not used for domestic purposes 8419.34 Dryers; for agricultural products, not used for domestic purposes 8419.35 Dryers; for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, not used for domestic purposes 8419.39 Dryers; for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes 8419.50 Heat exchange units; not used for domestic purposes 8419.60 Machinery; for liquefying air or gas, not used for domestic purposes

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, the United States, and China are major exporters, with significant import demand from countries with growing chemical, pharmaceutical, and beverage industries globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 841940?

HS code 841940 covers: Distilling or rectifying plant; not used for domestic purposes. This HS code covers industrial-scale distilling and rectifying plants, which are fundamental to a wide range of chemical, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, and petrochemical industries. These plants are designed to separate liquid mixtures into their component parts based on differences in volatility, producing high-purity substances. From alcohol production and essential oil extraction to petroleum refining and solvent recovery, their applications are vast. International trade is driven by industrial growth, demand for purified chemicals, and the expansion of beverage industries. Importers include chemical manufacturers, distilleries, pharmaceutical companies, and refineries. Exporters are specialized engineering and process equipment manufacturers. Key trade considerations include capacity, energy efficiency, material compatibility (e.g., corrosion resistance), automation levels, and compliance with industry-specific safety and quality standards.

What products fall under HS code 841940?

Alcohol distillation columns, Essential oil stills, Solvent recovery units, Crude oil distillation units, Water purification stills (industrial), Fractional distillation plants, Rectification columns, Vacuum distillation systems

What are common misclassifications for HS code 841940?

This code is specific to distillation and rectification processes. It should not be confused with general heating or cooling apparatus (841950) or filtration equipment (8421) which perform different functions, even if used in conjunction with distillation.

How is HS code 841940 structured?

HS code 841940 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.