Iron; alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

HS v2022 Code: 720150

About iron; alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

HS code 720150 covers iron and iron alloy products in their primary forms, including pig iron, spiegeleisen, and other similar materials. These materials are foundational inputs for a wide range of downstream industries, from steel production to specialized manufacturing. As a key component of the global metals and minerals trade, the 720150 industry plays a vital role in supporting economic activity and industrial development worldwide.

Production process

The production of materials under HS code 720150 typically involves smelting iron ore and other raw materials in blast furnaces or electric arc furnaces. The molten iron is then cast into various primary forms, such as pigs, blocks, or ingots, for further processing or direct use. Advanced techniques like direct reduced iron (DRI) production may also be employed to create specialized iron products.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the 720150 industry include iron ore, coal or coke, limestone, and various alloying elements like manganese, chromium, or silicon. Specialized equipment like blast furnaces, casting molds, and material handling systems are also critical production inputs. Access to reliable energy sources and efficient logistics networks are important factors in this industry as well.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the 720150 industry are pig iron, spiegeleisen, and other forms of unrefined iron and iron alloys. These materials are then consumed by a range of downstream industries, including 720810 Hot-rolled flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, 720918 Stainless steel; semi-finished products, and 732599 Cast iron articles, n.e.c. in heading no. 7325.

Revisions to 720150

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 720150. The most recent 1 version of this code (720150) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 720150.

Family tree for iron; alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7201'>7201: Pig iron and spiegeleisen in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720150'>720150: Iron; alloy pig iron; spiegeleisen, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720110'>720110: Iron; non-alloy pig iron containing by weight 0.5% or less of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720120'>720120: Iron; non-alloy pig iron containing by weight more than 0.5% of phosphorus, in pigs, blocks or other primary forms</a>"]

    

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