Zinc and articles thereof

HS code 79 covers zinc and articles made from zinc. Zinc is a versatile metal with a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. It is used in the production of galvanized steel, brass, and various alloys, as well as in the manufacture of die-cast products, batteries, and chemical compounds. The zinc industry plays a crucial role in supporting various sectors of the global economy, including construction, automotive, and infrastructure development.

The primary production technique for zinc involves the extraction and refining of zinc ore. The ore is first mined, then crushed and concentrated to remove impurities. The concentrated ore is then smelted, typically using a pyrometallurgical process, to produce zinc metal. The refined zinc can then be used to manufacture a variety of zinc-based products, such as sheets, bars, and castings.

The main inputs required for the zinc industry include zinc ore, which is the primary raw material, as well as energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, for the smelting and refining processes. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as mining and processing equipment, to extract and refine the zinc. 84 Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers; parts thereof and 27 Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes are important input codes for the zinc industry.

The main outputs of the zinc industry are refined zinc metal and various zinc-based products, such as zinc sheets, bars, and castings. These outputs are then used as inputs for a wide range of industries, including 72 Iron and steel, 73 Articles of iron or steel, and 85 Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. The zinc industry also produces zinc compounds, such as zinc oxide and zinc sulfate, which have applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural sectors.