Cadmium; unwrought, powders

HS v2017 Code: 810720

About cadmium; unwrought, powders

hs code 810720 covers the trade and production of unwrought cadmium and cadmium powders. Cadmium is a soft, bluish-white metal that is primarily used in the production of nickel-cadmium batteries, pigments, coatings, and metal plating. As a vital component in various industrial applications, the cadmium industry plays a significant role in the broader metal manufacturing and electronics sectors.

Production process

Cadmium is typically produced as a by-product during the smelting of other metal ores, such as zinc, lead, and copper. The main production techniques involve the roasting and leaching of cadmium-containing ores, followed by electrolytic or thermal refining to obtain the pure metal. Cadmium powders are produced through mechanical or chemical processes, such as atomization or precipitation from solutions.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the cadmium industry include cadmium-containing ores, as well as energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, for the smelting and refining processes. Specialized equipment, such as furnaces, leaching tanks, and electrolytic cells, are also essential for the production of cadmium and its powders.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the cadmium industry are unwrought cadmium and cadmium powders, which are then used in the manufacture of various products, including 854810 Nickel-cadmium batteries, 320611 Pigments and preparations based on cadmium compounds, and 854890 Other electrical parts and accessories. The cadmium industry's outputs are also consumed by industries producing 282580 Cadmium compounds and 810820 Cadmium; waste and scrap.

Revisions to 810720

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 810720. The most recent 1 version of this code (810720) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 810720 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for cadmium; unwrought, powders

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8107'>8107: Cadmium; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810720'>810720: Cadmium; unwrought, powders</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810730'>810730: Cadmium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/810790'>810790: Cadmium; other than unwrought, n.e.c. in heading no. 8107</a>"]

    

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