Sulphides of non-metals, (excluding carbon); commercial phosphorus trisulphide

HS v2017 Code: 281390

About sulphides of non-metals, (excluding carbon); commercial phosphorus trisulphide

HS code 281390 covers a range of non-metal sulphides, excluding carbon, as well as commercial phosphorus trisulphide. These compounds play a crucial role in various industrial processes and applications, contributing to the broader chemical industry. Their versatility and unique properties make them indispensable in sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and materials manufacturing.

Production process

The production of non-metal sulphides and phosphorus trisulphide typically involves the reaction of elemental sulphur with various non-metal elements or compounds. This process often takes place in controlled environments, such as high-temperature furnaces or specialized chemical reactors, to ensure the desired purity and composition of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 281390 products include elemental sulphur, various non-metal elements (e.g., phosphorus, silicon, arsenic), and specialized equipment such as furnaces, reactors, and purification systems. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are necessary to power the production processes.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 281390 include a range of non-metal sulphides, such as 280470 Phosphorus sulphides, commercial phosphorus trisulphide, 280480 Arsenic sulphides, and 280490 Other sulphides of non-metals. These compounds find applications in industries like 310520 Mineral or chemical fertilizers, nitrogenous, 300490 Medicaments, and 680610 Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools, among others.

Revisions to 281390

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 281390. The most recent 1 version of this code (281390) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 281390 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for sulphides of non-metals, (excluding carbon); commercial phosphorus trisulphide

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    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/v2017/2813'>2813: Sulphides of non-metals; commercial phosphorus trisulphide</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/281390'>281390: Sulphides of non-metals, (excluding carbon); commercial phosphorus trisulphide</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/281310'>281310: Carbon disulphide</a>"]

    

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