Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates

HS v2022 Code: 2615

About niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates

HS code 2615 covers the classification of niobium, tantalum, vanadium, and zirconium ores and concentrates. These rare earth metals are essential for a wide range of high-tech applications, from aerospace engineering to renewable energy technologies. The global trade in these specialized mineral resources plays a crucial role in supporting innovation and economic growth across various industries.

Production process

The production of niobium, tantalum, vanadium, and zirconium ores and concentrates typically involves mining, crushing, and beneficiation processes. Miners extract the raw ores from deposits, then use techniques like gravity separation, magnetic separation, and flotation to concentrate the target minerals. Further refining may be required to produce high-purity metal products.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry include the geological deposits of niobium, tantalum, vanadium, and zirconium ores. Specialized mining equipment, such as excavators, crushers, and processing plants, are also essential. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, energy sources, and transportation infrastructure to extract, process, and distribute the final products.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 2615 are the concentrated ores and mineral concentrates of niobium, tantalum, vanadium, and zirconium. These materials are then consumed by various downstream industries, including 8112 Unwrought or powdered niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium, 8101 (Tungsten (wolfram) and articles thereof, including waste and scrap), and 8104 Magnesium and articles thereof, including waste and scrap.

Family tree for niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium 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/v2022/2615'>2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium 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/v2022/2609'>2609: Tin ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2610'>2610: Chromium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2611'>2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2612'>2612: Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2613'>2613: Molybdenum ores and concentrates</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2614'>2614: Titanium 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/v2022/261510'>261510: Zirconium ores and concentrates</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/261590'>261590: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium ores and concentrates</a>"]


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