Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

HS v2017 Code: 6805

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
68	05	n/a

Code	6805
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	68

Ancestor Codes: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof

This Code: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

Child Codes: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up; Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up; Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone; Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate; Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics; Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials; Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)

About abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

HS code 6805 covers a diverse range of abrasive materials, both natural and artificial, that are used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. These abrasive products play a crucial role in various manufacturing and finishing processes, contributing to the efficiency and quality of a wide array of goods. The global abrasives market is a significant component of the broader industrial and construction sectors, with a growing demand driven by the need for precision, durability, and surface finishing across numerous industries.

Production process

The production of abrasive materials under HS code 6805 typically involves the bonding of abrasive grains or powders to a base material, such as textile, paper, or paperboard. This can be achieved through various techniques, including coating, lamination, or embedding the abrasive particles into the base. The specific production methods may vary depending on the desired characteristics of the final product, such as its grit size, shape, and intended application.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 6805 abrasive materials include the abrasive grains or powders, which can be derived from natural sources like sand, garnet, or emery, or from synthetic materials like silicon carbide or aluminum oxide. Additionally, the base materials, such as textiles, paper, or paperboard, are essential components. Specialized machinery and equipment for the bonding and shaping processes are also crucial inputs in this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 6805 are abrasive products that can be used in a wide range of applications, including sanding, polishing, grinding, and cutting. These abrasive materials may be consumed by industries such as 8467 Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor, 8468 Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances, and 8465 Machine-tools for working wood, cork, bone, hard rubber, hard plastics or similar hard materials, among others, where precise surface finishing and material removal are required.

Family tree for abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6805'>6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6802'>6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6804'>6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6806'>6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6808'>6808: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6812'>6812: Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6813'>6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6814'>6814: Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including articles of peat), n.e.c. or included</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680510'>680510: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680520'>680520: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680530'>680530: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]


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