HS Code Subheading

Centrifuges; cream separators

8421.11 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 842111

This HS code specifically identifies cream separators, which are a type of centrifuge designed to separate cream from milk based on differences in density. These machines are fundamental to the dairy industry, enabling the production of various dairy products like butter, cheese, and different fat-content milks. The trade in cream separators involves specialized dairy equipment manufacturers, agricultural machinery suppliers, and dairy processing plants of all sizes, from small farms to large industrial operations. Importers often seek to modernize their dairy processing capabilities, improve efficiency, or expand their product lines. Key considerations include throughput capacity, separation efficiency, hygiene standards, and ease of cleaning. The global demand is influenced by the growth of the dairy industry, particularly in regions with increasing milk production and consumption, and the need for high-quality, consistent dairy product manufacturing.

Products Under This Code

Milk cream separators, Industrial cream separators, Farm-scale cream separators, Continuous cream separators, Batch cream separators, Self-cleaning cream separators

Real World Examples

Alfa Laval cream separators, GEA Westfalia separators, Tetra Pak separators, DeLaval cream separators, Seital cream separators

Common Misclassification

This code is very specific to cream separation, distinguishing it from other centrifuges like 842112 (clothes dryers) or 842119 (other centrifuges for industrial use).

Products Classified Under 8421.11

Cream separator

Related Codes

8421.12 Centrifuges; clothes-dryers 8421.19 Centrifuges; n.e.c. in heading no. 8421, including centrifugal dryers (but not clothes-dryers) 8421.21 Machinery; for filtering or purifying water 8421.22 Machinery; for filtering or purifying beverages other than water 8421.23 Machinery; filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines 8421.29 Machinery; for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2 8421.31 Machinery; intake air filters for internal combustion engines 8421.32 Machinery; catalytic converters or particulate filters, whether or not combined, for purifying or filtering exhaust gases from internal combustion engines 8421.39 Machinery; for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters, catalytic converters or particulate filters for internal combustion engines 8421.91 Centrifuges; parts thereof, including parts for centrifugal dryers

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Germany, Sweden, and Denmark are major exporters, with China, India, and the USA being significant importers of cream separators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 842111?

HS code 842111 covers: Centrifuges; cream separators. This HS code specifically identifies cream separators, which are a type of centrifuge designed to separate cream from milk based on differences in density. These machines are fundamental to the dairy industry, enabling the production of various dairy products like butter, cheese, and different fat-content milks. The trade in cream separators involves specialized dairy equipment manufacturers, agricultural machinery suppliers, and dairy processing plants of all sizes, from small farms to large industrial operations. Importers often seek to modernize their dairy processing capabilities, improve efficiency, or expand their product lines. Key considerations include throughput capacity, separation efficiency, hygiene standards, and ease of cleaning. The global demand is influenced by the growth of the dairy industry, particularly in regions with increasing milk production and consumption, and the need for high-quality, consistent dairy product manufacturing.

What products fall under HS code 842111?

Milk cream separators, Industrial cream separators, Farm-scale cream separators, Continuous cream separators, Batch cream separators, Self-cleaning cream separators

What are common misclassifications for HS code 842111?

This code is very specific to cream separation, distinguishing it from other centrifuges like 842112 (clothes dryers) or 842119 (other centrifuges for industrial use).

How is HS code 842111 structured?

HS code 842111 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (21) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.