HS Code for Water gas

Water gas is classified under HS code 2705.00. This heading encompasses coal gas, water gas, producer gas, and similar gases, excluding petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons. Water gas is a manufactured fuel gas produced by passing steam over incandescent carbonaceous fuel, such as coke or coal. This process results in a mixture primarily composed of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The classification is determined by the manufacturing process and the resulting chemical mixture, which distinguishes it from naturally occurring gases. Chapter 27 of the Harmonized System covers mineral fuels and products of their distillation. Since water gas is a product of the gasification of solid mineral fuels, it falls squarely under 2705.00. This code is used for industrial gases used in heating or as synthesis gas in chemical manufacturing, provided they are not pure gases (which would fall under Chapter 28) or petroleum-derived gases (which fall under 2711).

Products Included

• Blue water gas
• Carburetted water gas (enriched with oil)
• Semi-water gas
• Synthesis gas (syngas) derived from coal gasification
• Industrial fuel gas produced from steam and coke

Common Misclassification

Water gas is frequently confused with HS code 2711.21 (Natural gas) or 2711.29 (Other petroleum gases). However, 2711 is reserved for gases consisting of hydrocarbons. Because water gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen, it must stay in 2705.00. It is also sometimes misclassified in 2804.10 if the hydrogen content is the primary focus, but as a mixture, 2705.00 is the correct heading.

FAQ

What is the HS code for water gas?

The HS code for water gas is 2705.00.

Is water gas the same as natural gas?

No, water gas is a manufactured gas made from steam and coal/coke, whereas natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon classified under 2711.