HS Code Subheading

Machinery; for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2

8421.29 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 842129

This category covers a broad range of machinery for filtering or purifying liquids, not elsewhere specified in the 8421.2 subheadings, meaning it excludes filters for dairy, beverages, or internal combustion engines. It's a critical code for industrial applications, including water treatment, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food processing (outside of specific beverage/dairy filters). Importers include municipal water authorities, industrial plants, and specialized equipment distributors, while exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in filtration technology. The trade in these goods is driven by environmental regulations, public health concerns, and the need for process purity in various industries, making them essential for modern infrastructure and manufacturing.

Products Under This Code

Industrial water purifiers, reverse osmosis systems, ultrafiltration modules, membrane filtration units, sediment filters, activated carbon liquid filters, chemical process filters

Real World Examples

Pall Corporation industrial filters, Suez water treatment systems, GE Water & Process Technologies, Brita water filter systems (industrial scale)

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 842121 (dairy filters) or 842122 (beverage filters) if the specific application is known, or 842123 if for internal combustion engines.

Products Classified Under 8421.29

Liquid filterIndustrial liquid filter

Related Codes

8421.11 Centrifuges; cream separators 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 8421.31 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

USA, Germany, and China are significant importers and exporters due to diverse industrial and environmental needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 842129?

HS code 842129 covers: Machinery; for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2. This category covers a broad range of machinery for filtering or purifying liquids, not elsewhere specified in the 8421.2 subheadings, meaning it excludes filters for dairy, beverages, or internal combustion engines. It's a critical code for industrial applications, including water treatment, chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and food processing (outside of specific beverage/dairy filters). Importers include municipal water authorities, industrial plants, and specialized equipment distributors, while exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in filtration technology. The trade in these goods is driven by environmental regulations, public health concerns, and the need for process purity in various industries, making them essential for modern infrastructure and manufacturing.

What products fall under HS code 842129?

Industrial water purifiers, reverse osmosis systems, ultrafiltration modules, membrane filtration units, sediment filters, activated carbon liquid filters, chemical process filters

What are common misclassifications for HS code 842129?

Often confused with 842121 (dairy filters) or 842122 (beverage filters) if the specific application is known, or 842123 if for internal combustion engines.

How is HS code 842129 structured?

HS code 842129 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.