Ores, slag and ash
HS v2022 Code: 26
About ores, slag and ash
HS code 26 covers a diverse range of mineral materials, including ores, slag, and ash. These raw materials are fundamental to many industries, serving as essential inputs for the production of metals, chemicals, and other vital commodities. The ores, slag, and ash classified under this code are crucial to the global economy, supporting the manufacturing of a wide array of products that are integral to modern life.
Production process
The production techniques for the materials under HS code 26 vary depending on the specific type of mineral. Generally, the extraction and processing of ores involve mining, crushing, and beneficiation (the process of upgrading the ore by removing impurities). Slag, a byproduct of metal smelting, is typically granulated or processed to recover valuable materials. Ash, on the other hand, is often a residue from the combustion of various fuels and may undergo further processing to extract useful components.
Production inputs
The primary inputs required for the industries covered by HS code 26 are the raw mineral resources themselves, such as 2601 Iron ores and concentrates, 2602 Manganese ores and concentrates, and 2603 Copper ores and concentrates. Additionally, these industries rely on specialized mining and processing equipment, as well as energy sources to power the extraction and refinement processes.
Production outputs
The outputs of the industries under HS code 26 are diverse and serve as crucial inputs for a wide range of other industries. The processed ores, slag, and ash are used in the production of metals, such as 72 Iron and steel, 74 Copper and articles thereof, and 81 Other base metals; cermets; articles thereof. These materials are also utilized in the manufacturing of chemicals, cement, and other construction materials.
Family tree for ores, slag and ash
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2601'>2601: Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2602'>2602: Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2603'>2603: Copper ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2604'>2604: Nickel ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2605'>2605: Cobalt ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2606'>2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2607'>2607: Lead ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2608'>2608: Zinc ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2609'>2609: Tin ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2610'>2610: Chromium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2611'>2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2612'>2612: Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2613'>2613: Molybdenum ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2614'>2614: Titanium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2615'>2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2616'>2616: Precious metal ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2617'>2617: Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2618'>2618: Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2619'>2619: Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2620'>2620: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2621'>2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste</a>"]
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