Chromium ores and concentrates

HS v2022 Code: 261000

About chromium ores and concentrates

HS code 261000 covers chromium ores and concentrates, which are essential raw materials for the production of various chromium-based products. Chromium is a vital element in the steel industry, used to enhance corrosion resistance and hardness. It also has applications in the chemical, refractory, and metallurgical industries, making it a crucial component in the global economy.

Production process

Chromium ores and concentrates are typically extracted from chromite deposits through mining operations. The ore is then crushed, screened, and beneficiated to increase the chromium content and remove impurities. Depending on the ore composition and quality, various processing techniques, such as gravity separation, magnetic separation, or leaching, may be employed to produce the desired chromium concentrate.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of chromium ores and concentrates include mining equipment, such as excavators, crushers, and screening systems, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or diesel fuel, to power the processing facilities. Additionally, water and reagents, such as acids or bases, may be used in the beneficiation process to enhance the chromium content and purity of the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 261000 is chromium concentrate, which is then used as a feedstock for the production of 810110 Chromium and other chromium-based products. These outputs are consumed by various industries, including 720810 Iron and non-alloy steel, 281910 Chromium oxides and hydroxides, and 284170 Peroxides of sodium or potassium.

Revisions to 261000

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 261000. The most recent 1 version of this code (261000) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 261000.

Family tree for chromium ores and concentrates

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2610'>2610: Chromium ores and concentrates</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/261000'>261000: Chromium 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 level6

  class C 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 C highlight