Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined

HS v2022 Code: 250810

About clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined

HS code 250810 covers a diverse range of natural clay minerals, including the highly versatile bentonite. These clays have a wide array of industrial applications, making them an essential raw material for various manufacturing sectors. From construction and ceramics to water treatment and cosmetics, the utilization of these clays is deeply woven into the global economy.

Production process

The production of clays and bentonite typically involves the extraction of the raw material from natural deposits, followed by processing steps such as drying, grinding, and in some cases, calcination. The specific techniques employed can vary depending on the intended end-use, as the physical and chemical properties of the clay may need to be tailored to meet the requirements of different industries.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the production of clays and bentonite include the natural mineral deposits, which are typically found in regions with suitable geological conditions. Additionally, the processing of these materials may require energy sources, such as fuel for drying and calcination, as well as specialized equipment like crushers, mills, and screening systems.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 250810 are diverse, as these clay minerals find applications in a wide range of industries. Some of the key consumers of these materials include the 332620 Ceramic manufacturing, 237110 Construction, 325620 Cosmetics and personal care, and 221310 Water treatment sectors. The specific end-uses can vary from construction materials and absorbents to catalysts and fillers.

Revisions to 250810

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 250810. The most recent 1 version of this code (250810) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 250810.

Family tree for clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/25'>25: Salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2508'>2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/250810'>250810: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/250830'>250830: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); fireclay, whether or not calcined</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/250840'>250840: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/250850'>250850: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/250860'>250860: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/250870'>250870: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); chamotte or dinas earths</a>"]

    

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