Mica; crude and rifted into sheets or splittings

HS v2017 Code: 252510

About mica; crude and rifted into sheets or splittings

HS code 252510 covers the trade of crude mica and mica that has been rifted or split into sheets or splittings. Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications for centuries. As a versatile and durable material, mica plays a crucial role in various sectors, including electronics, construction, and energy production, making it an important commodity in the global import/export market.

Production process

The production of mica products covered under HS code 252510 typically involves the extraction of mica from natural deposits, followed by a series of processing steps. Mica is mined from pegmatite or mica schist deposits, and the crude mica is then rifted or split into thin sheets or splittings using specialized tools and techniques. This process allows the mica to be separated into the desired thickness and size, making it suitable for various applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the mica industry under HS code 252510 include the raw mica deposits, as well as specialized equipment and tools for the extraction, rifting, and splitting processes. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, may be needed to power the mining and processing operations. The industry also relies on skilled labor, including miners, technicians, and processing specialists, to ensure the efficient and safe production of mica products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the mica industry under HS code 252510 is crude mica and mica that has been rifted or split into sheets or splittings. These mica products can be further processed and used in a variety of applications, such as 854511 electrical insulators, 854519 other electrical insulators, 680610 slag wool, rock wool, and similar mineral wools, and 680620 exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, and similar expanded mineral materials. The versatility of mica makes it a valuable commodity in numerous industries, contributing to its importance in the global import/export market.

Revisions to 252510

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 252510. The most recent 1 version of this code (252510) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 252510 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for mica; crude and rifted into sheets or splittings

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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/v2017/2525'>2525: Mica, including splittings; mica waste</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252510'>252510: Mica; crude and rifted into sheets or splittings</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252520'>252520: Mica; powder</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252530'>252530: Mica; waste</a>"]

    

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