Borates; disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous

HS v2022 Code: 284019

About borates; disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous

HS code 284019 covers borates, including disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous. Borates are a group of minerals that are widely used in various industries, from glass manufacturing to agriculture. As a key component in many industrial processes, the borates industry plays a vital role in the global economy, contributing to the production of a diverse range of products that are essential for modern life.

Production process

Borates are primarily extracted from natural deposits, such as borate minerals found in the earth's crust. The production process typically involves mining, crushing, and refining the raw materials to obtain the desired borate compounds. Depending on the specific application, further processing steps may be required, such as chemical treatment or purification, to meet the necessary quality and purity standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the borates industry include the raw borate minerals, such as 2528000 Natural borates and concentrates thereof, as well as energy sources, water, and various chemicals used in the refining and processing stages. Specialized mining and processing equipment, as well as skilled labor, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The borates produced under HS code 284019 are used in a wide range of applications, including the manufacture of 7001000 Cullet and other waste and scrap of glass; glass in the mass, 3104000 Mineral or chemical fertilizers, potassic, and 2840000 Borates; peroxoborates (perborates). These borates are also used in the production of detergents, ceramics, and various other industrial and consumer products.

Revisions to 284019

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 284019. The most recent 1 version of this code (284019) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 284019.

Family tree for borates; disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2840'>2840: Borates; peroxoborates (perborates)</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284019'>284019: Borates; disodium tetraborate (refined borax), other than anhydrous</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284011'>284011: Borates; disodium tetraborate (refined borax), anhydrous</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284020'>284020: Borates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2840</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284030'>284030: Peroxoborates (perborates)</a>"]

    

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