Zinc ores and concentrates
HS v2022 Code: 2608
About zinc ores and concentrates
HS code 2608 covers zinc ores and concentrates, which are essential raw materials for the production of zinc, a versatile metal with a wide range of industrial applications. The zinc industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, providing the necessary inputs for sectors such as construction, transportation, and consumer goods manufacturing. As a major base metal, the demand for zinc is closely tied to the overall health of the global economy.
Production process
Zinc ores and concentrates are typically extracted from the earth's crust through mining operations. The primary production techniques involve mineral processing methods such as crushing, grinding, and flotation to separate the zinc-bearing minerals from the surrounding rock. The concentrated zinc-containing materials are then further processed, often through smelting and refining, to produce pure zinc metal or zinc-based products.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the zinc ore and concentrate industry include mining equipment, energy sources (such as electricity and fuel), and various chemical reagents used in the mineral processing and smelting stages. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including geologists, mining engineers, and metallurgists, to efficiently extract and process the zinc-bearing ores.
Production outputs
The primary output of the zinc ore and concentrate industry is 2807 Zinc, which is then used as a raw material in a variety of downstream industries. These include 7907 Zinc articles, 7901 Unwrought zinc, and 2833 Zinc sulfates, among others. The zinc industry's outputs are essential for the production of galvanized steel, brass, and various zinc-based alloys, which are widely used in construction, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing.
Family tree for zinc 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/v2022/2608'>2608: Zinc 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/v2022/2606'>2606: Aluminium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2607'>2607: Lead 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/v2022/260800'>260800: Zinc ores and concentrates</a>"]
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