Plasters; (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders

HS v2017 Code: 252020

About plasters; (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders

HS code 252020 covers plasters consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate, which are widely used in the construction industry. These plasters are essential materials for a variety of applications, including wall finishing, ceiling installation, and mold making. The global demand for plasters has been steadily increasing, driven by the growth in construction activities, particularly in developing economies.

Production process

The production of plasters under HS code 252020 typically involves the calcination of gypsum or calcium sulphate. This process involves heating the raw materials to high temperatures, which drives off the water molecules and transforms the material into a fine powder. The resulting plaster can then be mixed with water and other additives, such as accelerators or retarders, to adjust the setting time and other properties as needed for specific applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of plasters under HS code 252020 are gypsum or calcium sulphate, which serve as the primary raw materials. Additionally, manufacturers may use various additives, such as accelerators or retarders, to modify the plaster's properties. The production process also requires specialized equipment, such as calcination furnaces and mixing machinery.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 252020 is plasters, which are used in a wide range of construction and industrial applications. These plasters can be used for wall finishing, ceiling installation, mold making, and other purposes. The output of this industry may be consumed by other HS codes, such as 680911 Building boards, blocks and the like, of vegetable fibre, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders and 680919 Building boards, blocks and the like, of plaster, other than those of heading 6811, which utilize plasters in their production processes.

Revisions to 252020

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 252020. The most recent 1 version of this code (252020) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 252020 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for plasters; (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/25'>25: Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2520'>2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252020'>252020: Plasters; (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252010'>252010: Gypsum; anhydrite</a>"]

    

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