Tin ores and concentrates

HS v2022 Code: 2609

About tin ores and concentrates

HS code 2609 covers tin ores and concentrates, a critical raw material for the global metals and manufacturing industries. Tin is a versatile element with a wide range of applications, from solder and tin plating to chemicals and alloys. As a key component in the production of electronics, tin ores and concentrates play a vital role in the modern economy, supporting industries such as 8517 Telephone sets, 8471 Automatic data processing machines, and 8528 Monitors and projectors.

Production process

Tin ores are typically extracted through mining operations, with the ore then processed to concentrate the tin content. Common processing techniques include gravity separation, flotation, and smelting. The concentrated tin ore is then further refined to produce high-purity tin metal or other tin-based products.

Production inputs

The production of tin ores and concentrates requires access to tin-bearing mineral deposits, as well as mining equipment, energy sources, and processing facilities. Skilled labor, transportation infrastructure, and environmental management systems are also important inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 2609 is tin metal, which is then used as a raw material in a wide range of downstream industries. Tin ores and concentrates may also be further processed to produce tin chemicals, tin alloys, and other tin-based products. These outputs are then consumed by industries such as 8501 Electric motors and generators, 8544 Insulated wire, cable, and other insulated electric conductors, and 7612 Aluminum casks, drums, cans, boxes, and similar containers.

Family tree for tin ores and concentrates

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2609'>2609: Tin 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/v2022/2608'>2608: Zinc 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/v2022/260900'>260900: Tin ores and concentrates</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level4
class D level4
class E level4
class F level4
class G level4
class H level4
class I level4
class J level4
class K level4
class L level4
class M level4
class N level4
class O level4
class P level4
class Q level4
class R level4
class S level4
class T level4
class U level4
class V level4
class W level6

  class B highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class B highlight