Antimony ores and concentrates

HS v2017 Code: 261710

About antimony ores and concentrates

HS code 261710 covers antimony ores and concentrates, a critical raw material for various industries. Antimony is a silvery-white metalloid that is widely used in the production of lead-acid batteries, flame retardants, and a range of other products. The global antimony market is driven by growing demand from the automotive, electronics, and construction sectors, making this industry an important component of the broader international trade landscape.

Production process

Antimony ores and concentrates are typically produced through mining and mineral processing techniques. The primary method involves extracting antimony-bearing ores from mines, followed by crushing, grinding, and flotation or other separation processes to concentrate the antimony content. The resulting antimony concentrates are then further refined and processed to produce various antimony compounds and metal products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the antimony ore and concentrate industry include mining equipment, crushing and grinding machinery, flotation cells, and other mineral processing technologies. Additionally, the industry relies on a steady supply of antimony-bearing ores, which are sourced from mines around the world. Energy, water, and a skilled workforce are also essential inputs for the production of antimony ores and concentrates.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 261710 is antimony ores and concentrates, which are then consumed by industries producing 811000 Antimony and articles thereof, 282580 Antimony oxides, and other antimony-based products. These downstream industries use antimony in the manufacture of lead-acid batteries, flame retardants, ceramics, and a variety of other applications.

Revisions to 261710

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 261710. The most recent 1 version of this code (261710) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 261710 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for antimony ores and concentrates

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/261710'>261710: Antimony ores and concentrates</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/261790'>261790: Ores and concentrates n.e.c. in chapter 26; other than antimony</a>"]

    

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