Chemical products; activated natural mineral products, animal black, including spent animal black

HS code 380290 covers a range of activated natural mineral products, including animal black and spent animal black. These materials play a crucial role in various industrial processes, serving as adsorbents, filtration media, and catalysts. The products within this code are widely used across industries such as 271000 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, 281000 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, and 300000 Pharmaceutical products, highlighting their importance in the broader economy.

The production of activated natural mineral products, animal black, and spent animal black typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as natural minerals or animal bones, are collected and prepared. These materials are then subjected to various activation processes, which may include thermal treatment, chemical activation, or a combination of both. The activation step enhances the surface area, pore structure, and adsorptive properties of the final products, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 380290 products include natural mineral resources, such as clays, zeolites, and activated carbon, as well as animal-based materials like bones and charcoal. Additionally, specialized equipment for the activation and processing of these raw materials is necessary, including furnaces, reactors, and filtration systems. The production process may also require various chemical reagents, depending on the specific activation methods employed.

The products covered under HS code 380290 are primarily used as adsorbents, filtration media, and catalysts in a variety of industries. These activated natural mineral products and animal blacks find applications in 271000 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes, 281000 Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes, 300000 Pharmaceutical products, and 390000 Plastics and articles thereof, among others. The versatility of these materials makes them essential components in numerous industrial processes and value chains.