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

HS v2017 Code: 262060

About 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

HS code 262060 covers a specific type of slag, ash, and residues that contain arsenic, mercury, thallium, or their mixtures. These materials are of particular importance as they are used for the extraction of these hazardous metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy by providing essential raw materials for various downstream industries and ensuring the proper handling and disposal of potentially harmful waste products.

Production process

The production of materials covered under HS code 262060 typically involves the processing of industrial waste streams, such as those generated from metal smelting or other manufacturing processes. The key steps often include sorting, screening, and specialized treatment methods to concentrate the target metals and separate them from other contaminants. Advanced techniques like hydrometallurgical or pyrometallurgical processes may be employed to extract the desired elements in a form suitable for further industrial use.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of materials under HS code 262060 include the raw waste streams containing the target metals, such as arsenic, mercury, or thallium. Specialized equipment and machinery, such as furnaces, reactors, and separation systems, are also essential for the various processing steps. Additionally, the industry may rely on a range of chemical reagents, energy sources, and skilled labor to carry out the complex extraction and purification procedures.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 262060 are the extracted and purified forms of arsenic, mercury, thallium, and their chemical compounds. These materials are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, such as 282530 (Inorganic chemical compounds, n.e.c.; radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements) and their compounds; mixtures and residues), 284390 Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds; mixtures and residues, and 284410 (Natural uranium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds), which utilize these specialized inputs for further processing or manufacturing.

Revisions to 262060

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 262060. The most recent 1 version of this code (262060) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 262060 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/262060'>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 --> 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/v2017/262030'>262030: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/262040'>262040: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium</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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