Phosphates; of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined

HS v2017 Code: 283526

About phosphates; of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined

HS code 283526 covers a range of calcium phosphate compounds that are widely used in various industries. These phosphates are essential raw materials for the production of fertilizers, animal feed supplements, and various chemical products. They play a crucial role in the global agricultural and industrial sectors, contributing to food security, environmental sustainability, and the development of diverse applications.

Production process

The production of phosphates covered under HS code 283526 typically involves the chemical processing of mineral resources, such as phosphate rock or other calcium-rich materials. The main production techniques include acid-base reactions, thermal processing, and purification methods to obtain the desired calcium phosphate compounds, which can be in various forms, including powders, granules, or solutions.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the production of HS code 283526 phosphates include phosphate rock, limestone, sulfuric acid, and other chemical reagents. Additionally, specialized equipment, such as reactors, filters, and drying systems, are required to facilitate the various processing steps. The availability and quality of these raw materials and production infrastructure are critical factors in the industry's competitiveness and sustainability.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 283526 are various calcium phosphate compounds, including monocalcium phosphate, dicalcium phosphate, and tricalcium phosphate. These products find applications in 310100 Mineral or chemical fertilizers, nitrogenous, 230990 Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding n.e.c., and 283525 Calcium phosphates; other than of dibasic calcium phosphate. The phosphates produced under this code are also used in the manufacturing of 300490 Medicaments n.e.c., put up in measured doses, 340220 Surface-active preparations, washing preparations and cleaning preparations, put up for retail sale, and various other industrial and consumer products.

Revisions to 283526

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 283526. The most recent 1 version of this code (283526) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 283526 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for phosphates; of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined

    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/v2017/2835'>2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283526'>283526: Phosphates; of calcium n.e.c. in item no. 2835.25, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283510'>283510: Phosphinates (hypophosphites) and phosphonates (phosphites), whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283522'>283522: Phosphates; of mono- or disodium, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283524'>283524: Phosphates; of potassium, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283525'>283525: Phosphates; calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283529'>283529: Phosphates; (other than of mono- or disodium, other than of potassium or of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) and excluding other phosphates of calcium), whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283531'>283531: Polyphosphates; sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283539'>283539: Polyphosphates; other than sodium triphosphate (sodium tripolyphosphate), whether or not chemically defined</a>"]

    

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