Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium

HS v2022 Code: 720250

About ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium

HS code 720250 covers ferro-silico-chromium, a critical ferro-alloy used in the production of stainless steel and other high-performance alloys. This industry plays a vital role in the global metals and manufacturing sectors, providing essential materials for a wide range of industries, from construction and transportation to aerospace and defense.

Production process

Ferro-silico-chromium is typically produced through the smelting of chromium ore, silicon, and iron in an electric arc furnace. The raw materials are carefully measured and blended before being heated to extremely high temperatures, which causes the metals to melt and combine. The molten ferro-alloy is then cast into ingots or other shapes for further processing and distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the ferro-silico-chromium industry include chromium ore, silicon, and iron. High-quality raw materials are essential for producing the desired alloy composition and properties. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized smelting equipment, such as electric arc furnaces, as well as energy sources like electricity or natural gas to power the production process.

Production outputs

Ferro-silico-chromium produced under HS code 720250 is primarily used as an alloying element in the production of 720221 stainless steel and other high-performance alloys. These materials are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including 730110 construction, 870000 transportation, 880000 aerospace, and 930000 defense.

Revisions to 720250

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 720250. The most recent 1 version of this code (720250) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 720250.

Family tree for ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/72'>72: Iron and steel</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/7202'>7202: Ferro-alloys</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720250'>720250: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-chromium</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720211'>720211: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight more than 2% of carbon</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720219'>720219: Ferro-alloys; ferro-manganese, containing by weight 2% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720221'>720221: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720229'>720229: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silicon, containing by weight 55% or less of silicon</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720230'>720230: Ferro-alloys; ferro-silico-manganese</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720241'>720241: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720249'>720249: Ferro-alloys; ferro-chromium, containing by weight 4% or less of carbon</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720260'>720260: Ferro-alloys; ferro-nickel</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720270'>720270: Ferro-alloys; ferro-molybdenum</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720280'>720280: Ferro-alloys; ferro-tungsten and ferro-silico-tungsten</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720291'>720291: Ferro-alloys; ferro-titanium and ferro-silico-titanium</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720292'>720292: Ferro-alloys; ferro-vanadium</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720293'>720293: Ferro-alloys; ferro-niobium</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/720299'>720299: Ferro-alloys; n.e.c. in heading no. 7202</a>"]

    

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