Arsenic

HS v2017 Code: 280480

About arsenic

HS code 280480 covers the classification of arsenic, a naturally occurring metalloid element. Arsenic is a crucial industrial material with a wide range of applications, from the production of semiconductors to the manufacture of various chemicals. It plays a significant role in the global economy, particularly in the electronics, agriculture, and mining industries.

Production process

Arsenic is primarily produced through the smelting of arsenic-containing ores, such as arsenopyrite (FeAsS) and realgar (As4S4). The ore is first roasted to remove sulfur, then the arsenic is sublimated and collected as a vapor. The resulting crude arsenic is then further refined through distillation or other purification methods to produce high-purity arsenic.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of arsenic include arsenic-containing ores, as well as energy sources such as coal or natural gas for the smelting and refining processes. Additionally, specialized equipment and machinery, such as furnaces, condensers, and distillation columns, are necessary for the efficient extraction and purification of arsenic.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the arsenic industry are various forms of arsenic, including elemental arsenic, arsenic trioxide, and other arsenic-based compounds. These outputs are then consumed by a range of industries, including 280450 Inorganic chemicals, 381200 Insecticides, and 854389 Electrical machinery and equipment, among others.

Revisions to 280480

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 280480. The most recent 1 version of this code (280480) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 280480 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
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Family tree for arsenic

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2804'>2804: Hydrogen, rare gases and other non-metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280480'>280480: Arsenic</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280410'>280410: Hydrogen</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280421'>280421: Gases, rare; argon</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280429'>280429: Gases, rare; other than argon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280430'>280430: Nitrogen</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280440'>280440: Oxygen</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280450'>280450: Boron; tellurium</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280461'>280461: Silicon; containing by weight not less than 99.99% of silicon</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280469'>280469: Silicon; containing by weight less than 99.99% of silicon</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280470'>280470: Phosphorus</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/280490'>280490: Selenium</a>"]

    

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