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

HS v2022 Code: 262060

About 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

HS code 262060 covers a specific type of slag, ash, and residues that contain arsenic, mercury, thallium, or their mixtures. These materials are of particular importance as they are used for the extraction of these hazardous metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy by providing essential raw materials for various downstream industries and ensuring the proper management of hazardous waste streams.

Production process

The production of materials covered under HS code 262060 typically involves the processing of waste streams containing the target metals. This may include smelting, leaching, or other specialized techniques to extract and concentrate the desired substances. The specific production methods can vary depending on the composition of the input materials and the desired output products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include waste streams and residues containing arsenic, mercury, thallium, or their mixtures. These materials may come from a variety of industrial processes, such as 260300 Copper ores and concentrates, 261900 Slag, dross, scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel, or other metal processing operations. In addition, specialized equipment and facilities are necessary to handle and process these hazardous materials safely and efficiently.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the extracted arsenic, mercury, thallium, or their chemical compounds. These materials are then sold to various downstream industries, such as 280450 Arsenic, 280540 Mercury, and 282739 Thallium salts, which use them as raw materials for the production of a wide range of products. The industry also generates waste streams that require proper disposal or further processing to minimize environmental impact.

Revisions to 262060

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 262060. The most recent 1 version of this code (262060) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 262060.

Family tree for 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

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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/v2022/262060'>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 --> 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/v2022/262040'>262040: Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing mainly aluminium</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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