Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

HS v2022 Code: 6805

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
68	05	n/a

Code	6805
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	68

Ancestor Codes: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof

This Code: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

Child Codes: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up; Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up; Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone; Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate; Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics; Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials; Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)

About abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

HS code 6805 covers a diverse range of abrasive products that are used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. These abrasive materials, which can be natural or artificial, are typically bonded to a textile, paper, or other material base, and are employed for grinding, polishing, and finishing processes across numerous industries. As a critical component in the manufacturing and maintenance of various goods, the 6805 abrasives industry plays a vital role in supporting the broader global economy.

Production process

The production of HS 6805 abrasive materials involves several key steps. First, the abrasive grains, which can be made from materials like silicon carbide, aluminum oxide, or natural minerals, are selected and graded based on their size and hardness. These grains are then bonded to a flexible backing material, such as cloth, paper, or non-woven fabric, using adhesives or other binding agents. The resulting abrasive products may be further processed, such as by cutting them into specific shapes or sizes, to meet the requirements of various applications.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the HS 6805 abrasives industry include the raw abrasive materials, the backing substrates (e.g., textiles, paper, paperboard), and the adhesives or binders used to attach the abrasive grains to the backing. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, such as grinding, coating, and cutting machines, are necessary for the production of these abrasive products. The industry also relies on a skilled workforce to operate the equipment and ensure consistent quality and safety standards.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the HS 6805 abrasives industry are a wide range of abrasive products, including sandpapers, grinding wheels, polishing pads, and other abrasive tools and materials. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, such as 8467 Tools for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor, 8468 Machinery and apparatus for soldering, brazing or welding; gas-operated surface tempering machines and appliances, and 8479 Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter, where they are used for tasks like surface preparation, finishing, and material removal.

Family tree for abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/68'>68: Stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6805'>6805: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of textile material, of paper, paperboard or of other material, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6801'>6801: Stone; setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone (except slate)</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6802'>6802: Monumental or building stone, worked (except slate) and articles thereof (not of heading no. 6801) mosaic cubes etc., of natural stone including slate; artificially coloured granules of natural stone</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6803'>6803: Slate, worked; and articles of slate or of agglomerated slate</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6804'>6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6806'>6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6807'>6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6808'>6808: Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6809'>6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6810'>6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6811'>6811: Asbestos-cement, of cellulose fibre-cement or the like</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6812'>6812: Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or of asbestos and magnesium carbonate; articles of such mixtures or of asbestos (e.g. thread, woven fabric, clothing, footwear), whether or not reinforced, not goods of heading 6811 or 6813</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6813'>6813: Friction material and articles thereof (e.g. sheets, rolls, strips, segments, discs, washers, pads) not mounted; for brakes, clutches or the like, with a basis of asbestos, other mineral substances, or cellulose</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6814'>6814: Mica; worked, articles of, including agglomerated or reconstituted mica; whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/6815'>6815: Stone or other mineral substances; articles thereof (including carbon fibres, articles of carbon fibres and articles of peat), not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]

    B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680510'>680510: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of woven textile fabric only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680520'>680520: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of paper or paperboard only, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/680530'>680530: Abrasive powder or grain; natural or artificial, on a base of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6805, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up</a>"]


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