Products of iron or steel
CPC v2.1 Code: 412
About products of iron or steel
cpc code 412 covers a wide range of products made from iron or steel, which are essential components in numerous industries. These materials are crucial for the construction, automotive, machinery, and manufacturing sectors, contributing significantly to the global economy. The versatility and durability of iron and steel make them indispensable in the production of a vast array of goods, from basic household items to complex industrial equipment.
Production process
The production of iron and steel products typically involves a series of processes, including smelting, casting, rolling, and finishing. Smelting is the initial step, where iron ore is heated and reduced to produce raw iron. This iron is then further refined and alloyed to create different types of steel, each with unique properties and applications. The steel is then shaped through casting, rolling, or forging techniques to create the desired products, which may range from simple structural beams to intricate machine parts.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of iron and steel products include iron ore, coal, limestone, and various alloying elements such as chromium, nickel, and manganese. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the efficient and high-quality manufacturing of these products. The availability and cost of these inputs can significantly impact the overall production and competitiveness of the industry.
Production outputs
The products covered under cpc code 412 are widely used in a variety of industries. These include 411 Basic iron and steel, 421 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, and related fittings, of steel, 422 Structures and parts of structures, of iron or steel, and 429 Other fabricated metal products; metalworking service. The diverse range of iron and steel products serves as crucial inputs for the construction, transportation, machinery, and consumer goods sectors, among others, making this industry a vital component of the global supply chain.
Family tree for products of iron or steel
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/412'>412: Products of iron or steel</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/411'>411: Basic iron and steel</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/413'>413: Basic precious metals and metals clad with precious metals</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/414'>414: Copper, nickel, aluminium, alumina, lead, zinc and tin, unwrought</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/415'>415: Semi-finished products of copper, nickel, aluminium, lead, zinc and tin or their alloys</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/416'>416: Other non-ferrous metals and articles thereof (including waste and scrap of some metals); cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4121'>4121: Flat-rolled products of steel, not further worked than hot-rolled</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4122'>4122: Flat-rolled products of steel, not further worked than cold-rolled</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4123'>4123: Flat-rolled products of steel, further worked than hot-rolled or cold-rolled; flat-rolled products of silicon-electrical and high-speed steel, whether or not further worked</a>"]
C --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4124'>4124: Bars and rods, hot-rolled, of iron or steel</a>"]
C --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4125'>4125: Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of iron or non-alloy steel; sheet piling of steel; welded angles, shapes and sections, of steel; railway or tramway track construction material of steel</a>"]
C --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4126'>4126: Bars, rods, angles, shapes and sections, cold-processed or further worked, of iron or steel; angles, shapes and sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of alloy steel; steel wire</a>"]
C --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4127'>4127: Bars and rods of high-speed steel and silico-manganese steel; hollow drill bars and rods of steel</a>"]
C --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4128'>4128: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of steel</a>"]
C --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4129'>4129: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of cast-iron and cast-steel and related fittings; tube or pipe fittings of steel other than cast</a>"]
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