Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds

HS v2017 Code: 2620

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
26	20	n/a

Code	2620
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	26

Ancestor Codes: Ores, slag and ash

This Code: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds

Child Codes: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, other than hard zinc spelter; Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds; Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly metals or their compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2620; Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, hard zinc spelter; Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures; Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges; Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium; Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; excluding leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges; Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Precious metal ores and concentrates; Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601; Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel; Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel; Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste

About slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds

HS code 2620 covers a diverse range of slag, ash, and residues that contain metals, arsenic, or their compounds. These materials are generated as byproducts from various industrial processes, excluding the manufacture of iron or steel. The proper management and recycling of these materials are crucial for environmental protection and the efficient utilization of valuable resources within the broader economy.

Production process

The production of materials classified under HS code 2620 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of industrial waste streams. This may include techniques such as smelting, leaching, or other specialized treatment methods to extract and concentrate the valuable metal content. The specific techniques employed can vary depending on the composition and characteristics of the input materials.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 2620 include a diverse range of industrial waste streams, such as 2601 Iron ores and concentrates, 2602 Manganese ores and concentrates, 2603 Copper ores and concentrates, and other metal-bearing residues from various manufacturing processes. Additionally, specialized equipment and machinery may be required for the collection, sorting, and processing of these materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industries covered by HS code 2620 are the recovered metals, metal compounds, and other valuable materials extracted from the input waste streams. These outputs may be further processed or used as inputs for 2601 Iron ores and concentrates, 2602 Manganese ores and concentrates, 2603 Copper ores and concentrates, and other related industries within the broader metal and mineral processing sectors.

Family tree for slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<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 --> 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/v2017/2617'>2617: Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2618'>2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> U["<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 --> 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/v2017/262011'>262011: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, hard zinc spelter</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262019'>262019: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, other than hard zinc spelter</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262021'>262021: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262029'>262029: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; excluding leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262030'>262030: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262040'>262040: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262060'>262060: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262091'>262091: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262099'>262099: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly metals or their compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2620</a>"]


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