Quartz; other than natural sands

HS v2022 Code: 250610

About quartz; other than natural sands

HS code 250610 covers quartz, a widely abundant mineral found in the Earth's crust. Quartz, other than natural sands, is a crucial raw material used in a diverse range of industries, from construction and glass manufacturing to electronics and ceramics. Its unique physical and chemical properties make it an indispensable component in many products that are essential to modern life and the global economy.

Production process

The production of quartz, other than natural sands, typically involves mining and processing. Quartz deposits are extracted from the earth using various mining techniques, such as open-pit or underground mining. The extracted quartz is then crushed, sorted, and purified to remove impurities, ensuring the desired quality and purity levels for its intended applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of quartz, other than natural sands, include the raw quartz deposits, mining equipment, and processing machinery. Energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, are also necessary to power the mining and processing operations. Additionally, water may be used in the purification and cleaning processes.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 250610 is purified quartz, which is then used as a raw material in a wide range of industries. Some of the main industries that consume quartz include 701000 Glass and glassware, 690100 Ceramic products, and 854011 Electronic components. Quartz is also used in the production of 680100 Abrasives, 681599 Mineral substances, and various construction materials.

Revisions to 250610

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 250610. The most recent 1 version of this code (250610) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 250610.

Family tree for quartz; other than natural sands

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/25'>25: Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2506'>2506: Quartz; (other than natural sands), quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/250610'>250610: Quartz; other than natural sands</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/250620'>250620: Quartzite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape</a>"]

    

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