Antimony and articles thereof; unwrought antimony, powders

HS v2022 Code: 811010

About antimony and articles thereof; unwrought antimony, powders

HS code 811010 covers the trade of antimony and articles made from it, including unwrought antimony and antimony powders. Antimony is a silvery-white metalloid that is primarily used in the production of lead-acid batteries, flame retardants, and various alloys. It plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of a wide range of products, making it an important commodity in the global economy.

Production process

Antimony is typically extracted from the mineral stibnite (Sb2S3) through a multi-step process. The ore is first crushed and concentrated, then roasted to produce antimony oxide (Sb2O3). The oxide is then reduced using carbon or hydrogen to obtain pure antimony metal. Antimony powders are produced by atomizing the molten metal or through chemical reduction processes.

Production inputs

The primary raw material for the antimony industry is the mineral stibnite, which is mined from antimony-rich deposits around the world. Other key inputs include energy sources, such as coal or natural gas, to power the smelting and refining processes, as well as specialized equipment like furnaces, crushers, and atomizers.

Production outputs

The main outputs of HS code 811010 are unwrought antimony and antimony powders. These materials are then used as inputs for the production of 851220 lead-acid batteries, 380610 rosin and resin acids, and various 810600 antimony alloys, which are used in a wide range of applications, including electronics, construction, and transportation.

Revisions to 811010

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 811010. The most recent 1 version of this code (811010) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 811010.

Family tree for antimony and articles thereof; unwrought antimony, powders

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/81'>81: Metals; n.e.c., cermets and articles thereof</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8110'>8110: Antimony; articles thereof, including waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811010'>811010: Antimony and articles thereof; unwrought antimony, powders</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811020'>811020: Antimony; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811090'>811090: Antimony and articles thereof; wrought, other than waste and scrap</a>"]

    

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