Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined

HS v2017 Code: 285210

About inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined

HS code 285210 covers the import and export of inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, that are chemically defined. These compounds have a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, making them an important part of the global chemical trade. The production and trade of these mercury-based compounds play a crucial role in various industries, contributing to the broader chemical and manufacturing sectors of the economy.

Production process

The production of inorganic or organic mercury compounds typically involves chemical synthesis processes. This may include the reaction of mercury with other elements or compounds, such as halogens, sulfur, or organic molecules, to create the desired mercury-based compound. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the target compound, but often involve careful control of temperature, pressure, and reaction conditions to ensure the desired product is formed efficiently and with high purity.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 285210 products include raw materials such as elemental mercury, as well as various other chemical reagents and catalysts. Specialized production equipment, such as reaction vessels, distillation columns, and purification systems, are also necessary. Additionally, skilled labor and technical expertise in chemical synthesis and processing are important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 285210 include a range of inorganic and organic mercury compounds, which have diverse applications. These compounds may be used as 282530 mercury compounds, 284390 inorganic compounds, or 293100 organo-inorganic compounds in various industries, such as 201000 agriculture, 202000 pharmaceuticals, and 203000 electronics.

Revisions to 285210

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 285210. The most recent 1 version of this code (285210) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 285210 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined

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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/v2017/2852'>2852: Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, whether or not chemically defined</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/285210'>285210: Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, chemically defined</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/285290'>285290: Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury; excluding amalgams, not chemically defined,</a>"]

    

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