Ores, slag and ash
HS v2017 Code: 26
About ores, slag and ash
HS code 26 covers a diverse range of mineral resources, including ores, slag, and ash. These materials are essential raw materials for various industries, playing a crucial role in the global economy. The extraction, processing, and trade of these commodities are vital to the manufacturing, construction, and energy sectors, among others. This industry provides the building blocks for a wide range of products, from steel and aluminum to fertilizers and cement.
Production process
The production techniques for HS code 26 items vary depending on the specific material. Generally, the process involves mining, crushing, and beneficiation (the process of upgrading the ore by removing impurities) to produce a concentrated, high-quality product. Smelting and refining may also be required for certain ores, such as those containing metals. The production of slag and ash often involves the processing of waste materials from other industrial processes.
Production inputs
The main inputs for the ores, slag, and ash industry include mining equipment, energy sources (such as electricity and fuel), and labor. Depending on the specific material, additional inputs may include chemicals, water, and specialized processing equipment. The availability and quality of the raw mineral deposits are also crucial inputs, as they determine the feasibility and profitability of extraction and processing operations.
Production outputs
The outputs of HS code 26 are diverse and serve as inputs for a wide range of other industries. Ores, such as 72 Iron and steel, 26 Aluminum, and 28 Chemicals, are used in the production of metals, chemicals, and other materials. Slag and ash can be used in the manufacture of 25 Cement, lime and plaster and as a component in 68 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials.
Family tree for ores, slag and ash
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2601'>2601: Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2602'>2602: Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2603'>2603: Copper ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2604'>2604: Nickel ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2605'>2605: Cobalt ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2606'>2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2607'>2607: Lead ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2608'>2608: Zinc ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2609'>2609: Tin ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2610'>2610: Chromium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2611'>2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2612'>2612: Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2613'>2613: Molybdenum ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2614'>2614: Titanium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2615'>2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2616'>2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2617'>2617: Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2618'>2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2619'>2619: Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2620'>2620: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2621'>2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste</a>"]
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