Feldspar

HS v2017 Code: 252910

About feldspar

HS code 252910 covers feldspar, a group of aluminum silicate minerals that are widely used in the production of glass, ceramics, and other industrial applications. Feldspar is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth, and its availability and versatility make it a crucial raw material for many industries. The feldspar industry plays a significant role in the global economy, supporting various manufacturing sectors and contributing to the development of infrastructure and consumer goods.

Production process

Feldspar is primarily extracted from natural deposits through mining operations. The mining process typically involves drilling, blasting, and crushing the raw material to obtain the desired particle size. After extraction, the feldspar may undergo further processing, such as washing, screening, and beneficiation, to remove impurities and improve the quality of the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the feldspar industry include the raw mineral deposits, mining and processing equipment, and energy sources to power the operations. Depending on the specific application, feldspar may also be combined with other materials, such as silica, alumina, or fluxing agents, to create specialized formulations.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the feldspar industry are various grades and types of feldspar products, which are then used as raw materials in the production of 701000 Glass and Glassware, 691000 Ceramic Products, and 282000 Inorganic Chemicals. Feldspar is also used in the manufacture of 680000 Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement, Asbestos, Mica or Similar Materials and 251000 Salt; Sulphur; Earths and Stone; Plastering Materials, Lime and Cement.

Revisions to 252910

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 252910. The most recent 1 version of this code (252910) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 252910 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for feldspar

    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/v2017/2529'>2529: Feldspar; leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite; fluorspar</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252910'>252910: Feldspar</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252921'>252921: Fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluoride</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252922'>252922: Fluorspar; containing by weight more than 97% of calcium fluoride</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252930'>252930: Leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite</a>"]

    

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