Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite

HS v2017 Code: 250860

About clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite

HS code 250860 covers a diverse range of natural clay minerals, excluding the expanded clays classified under heading 6806. These clays are an essential raw material for various industries, including ceramics, construction, and manufacturing. They play a crucial role in the global economy, providing the foundation for numerous products and applications that we rely on daily.

Production process

The production of clays classified under HS code 250860 typically involves the extraction and processing of naturally occurring clay deposits. This process often includes mining, crushing, and refining the raw material to meet the specific requirements of different applications. Depending on the intended use, the clays may undergo further processing, such as drying, screening, or chemical treatment, to enhance their properties and performance.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of clays under HS code 250860 are the natural clay deposits found in various regions around the world. These deposits are typically mined using a combination of mechanical and manual techniques. In addition to the raw clay material, the industry may also require specialized equipment, such as crushing and grinding machinery, as well as energy sources and transportation infrastructure to facilitate the extraction and distribution of the final products.

Production outputs

The clays classified under HS code 250860 have a wide range of applications, serving as essential raw materials for various industries. These clays are commonly used in the production of 691010 ceramic sanitary fixtures, 690100 bricks, blocks, tiles, and other ceramic goods, and 680620 mineral wools and similar mineral insulations. Additionally, the clays may be further processed and incorporated into 681181 cement-based building materials or used as 340220 cleaning preparations.

Revisions to 250860

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 250860. The most recent 1 version of this code (250860) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 250860 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/25'>25: Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2508'>2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/250860'>250860: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/250810'>250810: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/250830'>250830: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); fireclay, whether or not calcined</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/250840'>250840: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/250850'>250850: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/250870'>250870: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); chamotte or dinas earths</a>"]

    

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