Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601
HS v2017 Code: 2617
About ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601
HS code 2617 covers a diverse range of ores and concentrates that are not classified elsewhere in the broader HS code 2601 for iron ores and concentrates. These materials play a crucial role in the global mining and metals industry, providing essential raw materials for the production of a wide variety of industrial and consumer goods. The extraction and processing of these ores and concentrates is a significant economic activity, contributing to the overall growth and development of many countries around the world.
Production process
The production of ores and concentrates classified under HS code 2617 typically involves a combination of mining, mineral processing, and beneficiation techniques. Mining operations, which can be conducted through surface, underground, or placer methods, extract the raw ores from the earth. These ores are then subjected to various processing steps, such as crushing, grinding, and flotation, to separate the desired minerals and concentrate them for further use. Depending on the specific ore type, additional techniques like leaching, smelting, or hydrometallurgical processing may be employed to extract and purify the valuable metal or mineral content.
Production inputs
The primary inputs required for the production of ores and concentrates under HS code 2617 include the raw mineral deposits, which are located and extracted through mining operations. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized mining and processing equipment, such as excavators, crushers, mills, and flotation cells, as well as energy sources, water, and a skilled workforce to operate these systems. Depending on the specific ore type, various chemical reagents and other consumables may also be required for the beneficiation and processing stages.
Production outputs
The main outputs of the ores and concentrates industry covered by HS code 2617 are the concentrated mineral products, which can be further processed and refined into a wide range of metals, alloys, and other industrial materials. These outputs may be consumed by industries such as 2601 Iron ores and concentrates, 2602 Manganese ores and concentrates, 2603 Copper ores and concentrates, and 2614 Titanium ores and concentrates, among others, which use these materials as essential inputs for their own production processes.
Family tree for ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2617'>2617: Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2601'>2601: Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
A --> D["<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 --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2603'>2603: Copper ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2604'>2604: Nickel ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2605'>2605: Cobalt ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2606'>2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2607'>2607: Lead ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2608'>2608: Zinc ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2609'>2609: Tin ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2610'>2610: Chromium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2611'>2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2612'>2612: Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2613'>2613: Molybdenum ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2614'>2614: Titanium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2615'>2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2616'>2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates</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/v2017/261710'>261710: Antimony ores and concentrates</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/261790'>261790: Ores and concentrates n.e.c. in chapter 26; other than antimony</a>"]
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