Fluorspar; containing by weight more than 97% of calcium fluoride

HS v2017 Code: 252922

About fluorspar; containing by weight more than 97% of calcium fluoride

HS code 252922 covers fluorspar, a mineral that is primarily composed of calcium fluoride. Fluorspar is a critical industrial mineral with a wide range of applications, including the production of hydrofluoric acid, aluminum, steel, and various other chemicals. As a key input for numerous industries, fluorspar plays a vital role in the global economy, supporting the manufacturing of essential products and enabling technological advancements.

Production process

Fluorspar is typically mined from deposits found in the earth's crust. The mining process involves extracting the raw mineral from the ground, either through open-pit or underground mining techniques. Once extracted, the fluorspar is then crushed, sorted, and processed to remove impurities, resulting in a high-purity concentrate that meets industry standards.

Production inputs

The primary input for the fluorspar industry is the raw mineral itself, which is extracted from natural deposits. Additionally, the production process requires specialized mining equipment, such as excavators, crushers, and sorting machinery. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary to power the mining and processing operations.

Production outputs

The primary output of the fluorspar industry is the high-purity calcium fluoride concentrate, which is then used as a raw material in various downstream industries. This fluorspar concentrate is often consumed by industries producing 281512 hydrofluoric acid, 280461 aluminum, and 720260 steel, among others. The fluorspar industry also generates byproducts, such as calcium sulfate, which may have additional applications.

Revisions to 252922

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 252922. The most recent 1 version of this code (252922) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 252922 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for fluorspar; containing by weight more than 97% of calcium fluoride

    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/v2017/252922'>252922: Fluorspar; containing by weight more than 97% of calcium fluoride</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252910'>252910: Feldspar</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252921'>252921: Fluorspar; containing by weight 97% or less of calcium fluoride</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/252930'>252930: Leucite; nepheline and nepheline syenite</a>"]

    

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