Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper

HS v2022 Code: 262030

About slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper

HS code 262030 covers slag, ash, and residues that contain mainly copper, but are not derived from the manufacture of iron or steel. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader metals and mining sector, as it allows for the recovery and recycling of valuable copper resources from various industrial processes and waste streams. The efficient management and processing of these materials not only supports sustainable resource utilization but also contributes to the overall circular economy.

Production process

The main production techniques involved in this industry typically include sorting, separation, and refining processes. Slag, ash, and residues containing copper are first collected and sorted based on their composition and impurity levels. Advanced techniques such as flotation, smelting, and hydrometallurgical processing are then employed to extract the copper content and produce high-purity copper products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry include the slag, ash, and residues generated from various industrial activities, such as metal smelting, electroplating, and electronic waste processing. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the sorting, separation, and refining of the copper-containing materials, as well as energy sources and chemical reagents required for the various processing steps.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are refined copper products, which can be used as inputs for a wide range of downstream industries, including 740110 Copper, unrefined; copper anodes for electrolytic refining, 740200 Copper, unrefined; copper anodes for electrolytic refining, and 740311 Copper, refined; copper cathodes and sections of copper cathodes. The efficient recovery and processing of copper from these secondary sources contribute to the overall sustainability of the metals and mining sector.

Revisions to 262030

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 262030. The most recent 1 version of this code (262030) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 262030.

Family tree for slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/26'>26: Ores, slag and ash</a>"]
A --> B["<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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262030'>262030: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262011'>262011: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, hard zinc spelter</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262019'>262019: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly zinc, other than hard zinc spelter</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262021'>262021: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262029'>262029: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly lead; excluding leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262040'>262040: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262060'>262060: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262091'>262091: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/262099'>262099: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly metals or their compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2620</a>"]

    

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