Zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc

HS v2017 Code: 790112

About zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc

HS code 790112 covers the trade of unwrought zinc, not alloyed, containing less than 99.99% zinc by weight. Zinc is a versatile metal with a wide range of industrial applications, making it an important commodity in the global economy. This code is particularly significant as it encompasses the trade of primary zinc, which is a crucial raw material for various manufacturing sectors, including construction, automotive, and electronics.

Production process

The production of unwrought zinc (not alloyed) with less than 99.99% zinc content typically involves the pyrometallurgical or hydrometallurgical processing of zinc-containing ores and concentrates. The key steps include roasting, leaching, purification, and electrolytic or thermal reduction to produce the final zinc metal product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 790112 zinc include zinc-bearing ores and concentrates, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fossil fuels, for the smelting and refining processes. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery, such as furnaces, electrolytic cells, and casting equipment, to extract and refine the zinc metal.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 790112 is unwrought zinc metal, which is then used as a raw material in various downstream industries. Some of the key industries that consume the output of this code include 761000 Aluminum and aluminum articles, 840720 Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines, and 850710 Lead-acid electric accumulators, among others.

Revisions to 790112

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 790112. The most recent 1 version of this code (790112) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 790112 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/79'>79: Zinc and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/7901'>7901: Zinc; unwrought</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/790112'>790112: Zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zinc</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/790111'>790111: Zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight 99.99% or more of zinc</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/790120'>790120: Zinc; unwrought, alloys</a>"]

    

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