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

HS v2017 Code: 6806

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
68	06	n/a

Code	6806
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	68

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

This Code: 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

Child Codes: Minerals; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69; Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof); Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): 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; 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; Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch); 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

About 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

HS code 6806 covers a diverse range of mineral-based insulation and construction materials, including slag, rock wool, vermiculite, and expanded clays. These products play a crucial role in the construction, manufacturing, and energy sectors, providing essential thermal and acoustic insulation solutions. The global demand for these materials is driven by the ongoing need for energy-efficient buildings, as well as the growth in industrial and infrastructure development worldwide.

Production process

The production of the materials covered under HS code 6806 typically involves a combination of mining, processing, and manufacturing techniques. Slag, for example, is a byproduct of metal smelting processes, which is then further processed and expanded to create lightweight, insulating materials. Rock wool is produced by melting and spinning mineral rocks, such as basalt or diabase, into fine fibers. Vermiculite and expanded clays, on the other hand, are mined and then thermally treated to create their characteristic expanded and lightweight structures.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the industries covered under HS code 6806 include various types of mineral resources, such as slag, rock, and clay. Additionally, these industries rely on specialized equipment and machinery for mining, processing, and manufacturing the final products. Energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, are also essential for the high-temperature processes involved in the production of these materials.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industries covered under HS code 6806 are primarily used as insulation and construction materials. These products are widely used in the construction of buildings, industrial facilities, and infrastructure, as well as in various manufacturing processes. Some of the other industries that may consume the outputs of HS code 6806 include 6807 Articles of asphalt or of similar material, 6809 Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster, and 6810 Articles of cement, of concrete or of artificial stone, whether or not reinforced.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/6806'>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 --> 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/v2017/6805'>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 --> 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/v2017/680610'>680610: Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680620'>680620: Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof)</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680690'>680690: Minerals; mixtures and articles of heat-insulating, sound-insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials, other than those of heading no. 6811 or 6812 or of chapter 69</a>"]


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