Magnesium carbonate (magnesite); natural

HS v2022 Code: 251910

About magnesium carbonate (magnesite); natural

HS code 251910 covers the classification of natural magnesium carbonate, also known as magnesite. Magnesite is a critical industrial mineral with a wide range of applications, including the production of refractory materials, agricultural fertilizers, and various chemical compounds. As a key input for several important industries, the global magnesite market plays a significant role in the broader economy.

Production process

Magnesite is primarily extracted from natural deposits through mining operations. The raw magnesite ore is then crushed, screened, and processed to remove impurities, resulting in a refined magnesite product. Depending on the intended use, the processed magnesite may undergo further chemical or thermal treatment to modify its properties and characteristics.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of natural magnesite include the raw magnesite ore, which is mined from geological deposits. Additionally, the production process may require various types of mining and processing equipment, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or fuel, to power the extraction and refining operations.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 251910 is refined, natural magnesium carbonate. This material is widely used as a raw material in the production of 252010 Magnesium oxide and hydroxide, 252020 Magnesium chloride, and 283699 Other inorganic compounds. Magnesite is also a key ingredient in the manufacture of refractory materials, agricultural fertilizers, and various other chemical products.

Revisions to 251910

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 251910. The most recent 1 version of this code (251910) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 251910.

Family tree for magnesium carbonate (magnesite); natural

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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/v2022/2519'>2519: Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite); fused magnesia; dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering; magnesium oxide, pure or not</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251910'>251910: Magnesium carbonate (magnesite); natural</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/251990'>251990: Magnesia, fused or dead-burned (sintered); whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering, other magnesium oxide, whether or not pure, (not natural magnesium carbonate)</a>"]

    

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