Aluminium ores and concentrates

HS v2022 Code: 2606

About aluminium ores and concentrates

HS code 2606 covers the classification of aluminium ores and concentrates. Aluminium is one of the most widely used metals globally, with applications ranging from transportation and construction to consumer electronics and packaging. The aluminium industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing essential raw materials for a diverse array of downstream industries.

Production process

The production of aluminium from ores and concentrates typically involves a multi-stage process. First, the raw aluminium-bearing materials, such as bauxite, are extracted from mines or quarries. These ores are then crushed, ground, and refined through a series of chemical and thermal processes to extract the pure aluminium content. The refined aluminium is then smelted and cast into various forms, such as ingots, sheets, or extrusions, for further processing and use in end-products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the aluminium ore and concentrate industry include bauxite and other aluminium-bearing ores, as well as energy sources, such as electricity and natural gas, to power the refining and smelting processes. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, including crushers, grinders, and smelting furnaces, to extract and process the raw materials.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the aluminium ore and concentrate industry are various forms of refined aluminium, such as 7601 Unwrought aluminium and 7602 Aluminium waste and scrap. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of downstream industries, including 8701 Vehicles, 8402 Machinery, and 7610 Aluminium structures.

Family tree for aluminium ores and concentrates

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2606'>2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2601'>2601: Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites</a>"]
A --> D["<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 --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2603'>2603: Copper ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2604'>2604: Nickel ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2605'>2605: Cobalt 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/v2022/260600'>260600: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]


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