Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

HS v2022 Code: 2601

About iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

HS code 2601 covers iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. This industry is a critical component of the global steel production supply chain, providing the essential raw material for one of the world's most widely used and versatile metals. Iron ore is a key driver of economic activity, with its production and trade playing a significant role in the international trade and industrial landscape.

Production process

The production of iron ore typically involves the mining and processing of iron-bearing mineral deposits. The main techniques used include open-pit mining, underground mining, and beneficiation processes such as crushing, screening, and concentration. The specific methods employed depend on factors like the ore grade, geological characteristics, and the desired final product specifications.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the iron ore industry include the iron-bearing mineral deposits, mining and processing equipment, energy sources (e.g., electricity, fuel), and water for various processing steps. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, transportation infrastructure, and access to global markets to facilitate the movement of raw materials and finished products.

Production outputs

The primary output of the iron ore industry is various grades of iron ore, which are then consumed by the 7201 Iron and steel industry to produce pig iron, sponge iron, and other intermediate steel products. These iron ore products may also be used in the production of 2602 Manganese ores and concentrates, 2603 Copper ores and concentrates, and other metal ores and concentrates.

Family tree for iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

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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>"]

    B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/260111'>260111: Iron ores and concentrates; non-agglomerated</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/260112'>260112: Iron ores and concentrates; agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites)</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/260120'>260120: Iron pyrites; roasted</a>"]


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