Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls

HS v2017 Code: 680610

About slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls

HS code 680610 covers a range of mineral wool products, including slag wool, rock wool, and similar mineral wools. These materials are widely used in the construction and insulation industries, playing a crucial role in improving energy efficiency and thermal regulation in buildings. As a key component of sustainable construction practices, the demand for these mineral wool products continues to grow, reflecting their importance within the broader economy.

Production process

The production of mineral wools under HS code 680610 typically involves melting and spinning various mineral raw materials, such as slag, rock, or other natural materials. The molten material is then drawn into fine fibers, which are then collected and formed into bulk, sheet, or roll products. This process allows for the creation of highly insulative and fire-resistant materials that can be easily installed in a variety of applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of mineral wools under HS code 680610 include raw materials such as 260111 Iron Ores and Concentrates, 250100 Salt and Pure Sodium Chloride, and various other mineral resources. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as energy sources, are necessary to facilitate the melting, spinning, and processing of these materials into the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 680610 are various types of mineral wool products, including slag wool, rock wool, and similar mineral wools. These materials are widely used in the construction and insulation sectors, where they are often incorporated into building materials, such as 680610 Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools, 680690 Other articles of stone or of other mineral substances, n.e.s., and 680510 Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools, in bulk, sheets or rolls. The insulative properties of these products make them essential for improving energy efficiency and thermal regulation in buildings.

Revisions to 680610

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 680610. The most recent 1 version of this code (680610) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 680610 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/680620'>680620: Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials (including intermixtures thereof)</a>"]
B --> E["<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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