Zinc; oxide and peroxide

HS v2017 Code: 281700

About zinc; oxide and peroxide

HS code 281700 covers the trade and production of zinc oxide and peroxide, which are essential materials in a wide range of industries. Zinc oxide is a versatile compound with applications in the manufacturing of rubber, paints, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals, among others. It is a key ingredient in the production of many everyday products, making it an important component of the global economy.

Production process

Zinc oxide is primarily produced through the thermal decomposition of zinc carbonate or zinc hydroxide. The raw material is heated in a furnace, causing the release of carbon dioxide or water, leaving behind the zinc oxide. This process is carefully controlled to ensure the desired purity and particle size of the final product. Zinc peroxide, on the other hand, is produced by the reaction of zinc oxide with hydrogen peroxide.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of zinc oxide and peroxide include zinc-bearing ores, such as 260800 Zinc ores and concentrates, as well as energy sources, such as natural gas or electricity, to power the furnaces. Additionally, the production process may require various chemicals, such as hydrogen peroxide, depending on the specific end product.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 281700 are zinc oxide and zinc peroxide, which are then consumed by a wide range of industries. Zinc oxide is used in the production of 401120 New pneumatic tyres, of rubber, 320611 Pigments and preparations based on titanium dioxide, and 300490 Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, among others. Zinc peroxide finds applications in the 340220 Preparations put up for retail sale and 280470 Phosphorus industries.

Revisions to 281700

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 281700. The most recent 1 version of this code (281700) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 281700 ( HS v2017).

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