Mica; plates, sheets and strips of agglomerated or reconstituted mica, whether or not on a support of paper, paperboard or other materials

HS code 681410 covers the import and export of mica, a naturally occurring mineral with unique electrical and thermal properties. Mica is widely used in the electronics, construction, and automotive industries, making it an essential material in the global economy. This code encompasses mica in various forms, including plates, sheets, and strips, whether agglomerated or reconstituted, and with or without a supporting material such as paper or paperboard.

The production of mica products under HS code 681410 typically involves mining and processing raw mica. The mica is then sorted, cleaned, and processed into the desired forms, such as plates, sheets, or strips. Agglomeration or reconstitution techniques may be used to create mica-based materials with specific properties or dimensions. The final products may be coated or laminated with other materials to enhance their durability or functionality.

The main inputs required for the production of mica products under HS code 681410 include raw mica, which is mined from mica deposits around the world. Other key inputs may include binders, adhesives, or supporting materials such as paper or paperboard. Specialized machinery and equipment for mining, processing, and shaping the mica are also essential inputs for this industry.

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 681410 are mica-based products, including plates, sheets, and strips. These mica-based materials are widely used in various industries, such as 854370 Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter, 853710 Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, and 680800 Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and similar articles of vegetable fiber, of straw or of shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders.