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

HS v2022 Code: 262040

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

HS code 262040 covers slag, ash, and residues that contain primarily aluminium, but are not generated from the manufacture of iron or steel. This industry plays a crucial role in the recycling and reuse of non-ferrous metal waste, contributing to the broader circular economy. The recovery and processing of these materials help conserve natural resources, reduce waste, and provide valuable inputs for various industries.

Production process

The production of materials under HS code 262040 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the slag, ash, and residues are collected from various industrial processes and sources. These materials are then sorted, crushed, and processed to extract the aluminium content. Depending on the specific composition and impurities, various separation and purification techniques may be employed, such as smelting, leaching, or chemical processing.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of materials under HS code 262040 include the slag, ash, and residues containing aluminium. These materials are sourced from a variety of industrial processes, such as 260111 Aluminium ores and concentrates, 262011 Slag, dross, scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel, and 262019 Slag, dross, scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included. Additionally, the industry may require specialized equipment, such as crushing, sorting, and processing machinery, as well as energy sources and chemical reagents for the various separation and purification methods.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 262040 is processed aluminium-containing slag, ash, and residues. These materials can be used as inputs for various other industries, such as 760110 Aluminium, not alloyed, unwrought, 760120 Aluminium alloys, unwrought, and 760200 Aluminium waste and scrap. The recovered aluminium can be further refined and used in the production of aluminium products, contributing to the overall supply of this important non-ferrous metal.

Revisions to 262040

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 262040. The most recent 1 version of this code (262040) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 262040.

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

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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/v2022/262040'>262040: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium</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/v2022/262030'>262030: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly copper</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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