Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite

HS v2017 Code: 681591

About stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite

HS code 681591 covers a diverse range of stone and mineral-based articles, including those containing magnesite, dolomite, or chromite. These products play a crucial role in various industries, from construction and infrastructure to manufacturing and chemical processing. As a key component in the global supply chain, the 681591 industry contributes significantly to economic development and growth across numerous sectors.

Production process

The production of articles under HS code 681591 typically involves a combination of mining, quarrying, and specialized manufacturing processes. Raw materials, such as magnesite, dolomite, and chromite, are extracted from the earth and then processed through a series of crushing, grinding, and shaping operations. Depending on the final product, additional steps like molding, casting, or cutting may be employed to achieve the desired shape, size, and finish.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the 681591 industry include the raw mineral resources of magnesite, dolomite, and chromite. These materials are sourced from mines and quarries around the world, with major producers located in countries like China, Russia, and Brazil. In addition to the raw materials, the industry also relies on specialized machinery and equipment for extraction, processing, and manufacturing, as well as energy sources and skilled labor to operate these processes.

Production outputs

The diverse range of products covered under HS code 681591 includes a wide variety of stone and mineral-based articles, such as 681510 Statues, statuettes and the like, of stone, of a weight not exceeding 10 kg, 681520 Statuettes and other ornamental articles, of stone, and 681599 Other articles of stone or of other mineral substances. These outputs are then consumed by various downstream industries, including construction, architecture, manufacturing, and chemical processing, among others.

Revisions to 681591

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 681591. The most recent 1 version of this code (681591) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 681591 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite

    graph LR
    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/v2017/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including articles of peat), n.e.c. or included</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681591'>681591: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; containing magnesite, dolomite or chromite</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681510'>681510: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681520'>681520: Peat; articles of peat n.e.c. or included</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/681599'>681599: Stone articles and articles of other mineral substances; n.e.c. or included in heading no. 6815</a>"]

    

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