Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

HS v2017 Code: 2601

About iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

HS code 2601 covers iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. This industry is a crucial component of the global metals and mining sector, providing the raw materials necessary for steel production, which is a fundamental input for a wide range of industries, from construction and automotive to machinery and infrastructure. The iron ore industry plays a vital role in supporting economic growth and development worldwide.

Production process

The production of iron ore typically involves the mining and processing of iron-bearing minerals, such as hematite and magnetite, to extract the iron content. The main production techniques include open-pit mining, underground mining, and beneficiation processes like crushing, screening, and concentration to improve the iron content and remove impurities.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the iron ore industry include the iron-bearing mineral deposits, mining equipment and machinery, energy sources (such as diesel fuel and electricity), and water for processing. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, transportation infrastructure, and access to markets for the distribution of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the iron ore industry is iron ore, which is then consumed by the 7201 iron and steel industry for the production of various steel products. The iron ore industry also produces iron ore concentrates and pellets, which are further processed by steel manufacturers. Other industries that may consume the outputs of the iron ore industry include the 2602 manganese ore and 2603 copper ore industries.

Family tree for iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

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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>"]

    B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/260111'>260111: Iron ores and concentrates; non-agglomerated</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/260112'>260112: Iron ores and concentrates; agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/260120'>260120: Iron pyrites; roasted</a>"]


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