Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper

HS v2017 Code: 262030

About slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper

HS code 262030 covers slag, ash, and residues that contain primarily copper, but are not generated from the manufacture of iron or steel. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader metals and mining sector, as it allows for the recovery and reuse of valuable copper resources that would otherwise be discarded as waste. The efficient management and processing of these materials is essential for sustainable resource utilization and environmental protection.

Production process

The production of materials classified under HS code 262030 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the slag, ash, or residues are collected from various industrial processes, such as copper smelting or refining operations. These materials are then subjected to physical and/or chemical separation techniques to extract the copper content. Common methods include gravity separation, flotation, and hydrometallurgical processing, which aim to concentrate the copper while removing impurities.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of materials under HS code 262030 include the slag, ash, and residues containing copper. These raw materials are sourced from various industrial facilities, such as 740110 Copper mattes and 740200 Unrefined copper; copper anodes for electrolytic refining. Additionally, the production process may require specialized equipment, such as crushing, screening, and separation machinery, as well as chemical reagents and energy sources.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 262030 is a concentrated copper-bearing material, which can be further processed and refined to produce 740311 Copper, refined; in the form of cathodes and sections of cathodes, 740400 Copper waste and scrap, or other copper-based products. These materials may be consumed by industries involved in the production of 740100 (Copper mattes; cement copper (precipitated copper)), 740300 Copper, refined; unwrought, and 740500 Master alloys of copper, among others.

Revisions to 262030

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 262030. The most recent 1 version of this code (262030) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 262030 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper

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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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262030'>262030: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper</a>"]

    B --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262040'>262040: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium</a>"]
B --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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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