Ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium

HS v2017 Code: 720292

About ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium

HS code 720292 covers ferro-vanadium, a critical ferro-alloy used in the production of specialty steels and other metal alloys. Ferro-vanadium plays a vital role in enhancing the strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance of various industrial products, making it an essential component in numerous manufacturing sectors. As a key input for the steel industry and various high-performance applications, the ferro-vanadium market is closely tied to the overall health and growth of the global economy.

Production process

Ferro-vanadium is typically produced through the reduction of vanadium-bearing ores or residues in an electric arc furnace or other high-temperature smelting process. The raw materials, which may include vanadium-rich slag, petroleum residues, or other vanadium-containing feedstocks, are combined with reducing agents such as aluminum, silicon, or carbon. The molten ferro-vanadium is then cast into ingots or crushed into smaller pieces for further processing and distribution.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of ferro-vanadium include vanadium-bearing ores or residues, reducing agents (e.g., aluminum, silicon, carbon), and specialized high-temperature smelting equipment such as electric arc furnaces. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, reliable energy sources, and efficient transportation and logistics networks to support the production and distribution of this critical ferro-alloy.

Production outputs

Ferro-vanadium is primarily consumed by the steel industry, where it is used to enhance the strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance of various steel products. The ferro-alloy may also be used in the production of other metal alloys, such as those used in the aerospace, automotive, and chemical processing industries. Downstream industries that may consume ferro-vanadium include 720221 Ferro-chromium, 720221 Ferro-silicon-chromium, and 720260 Ferro-nickel.

Revisions to 720292

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 720292. The most recent 1 version of this code (720292) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 720292 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720292'>720292: Ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720211'>720211: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720219'>720219: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720221'>720221: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720229'>720229: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720230'>720230: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720241'>720241: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720249'>720249: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720250'>720250: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720260'>720260: Ferro-alloys; ferro-nickel</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720270'>720270: Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720280'>720280: Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720291'>720291: Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720293'>720293: Ferro-alloys; ferro-niobium</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/720299'>720299: Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202</a>"]

    

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