Cadmium; waste and scrap

HS v2022 Code: 811261

About cadmium; waste and scrap

HS code 811261 covers the classification of cadmium and cadmium waste and scrap. Cadmium is a soft, bluish-white metal that is primarily used in the production of nickel-cadmium (NiCd) batteries, pigments, coatings, and metal plating. As a by-product of zinc, lead, and copper production, the cadmium industry plays an important role in the broader metals and mining sector, contributing to the efficient utilization of natural resources and the circular economy.

Production process

Cadmium is primarily extracted as a by-product during the smelting of other metal ores, such as zinc, lead, and copper. The main production techniques involve the roasting and leaching of cadmium-containing ores, followed by electrolytic or thermal refining to produce pure cadmium metal. Cadmium waste and scrap are typically collected, sorted, and processed through various recycling methods to recover the valuable metal.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the cadmium industry include cadmium-containing ores, as well as the necessary equipment and infrastructure for mining, smelting, and refining operations. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of supporting services, such as transportation, energy, and waste management, to facilitate the production and distribution of cadmium and its related products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the cadmium industry are refined cadmium metal and cadmium-containing products, such as 851650 Nickel-cadmium batteries, pigments, and coatings. These outputs are then consumed by a variety of downstream industries, including the electronics, automotive, and construction sectors. Cadmium waste and scrap generated during the production process can be recycled and reused, contributing to the sustainability of the industry.

Revisions to 811261

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 811261. The most recent 1 version of this code (811261) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 811261.

Older versions

Family tree for cadmium; waste and scrap

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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/v2022/8112'>8112: Beryllium, chromium, hafnium, rhenium, thallium, cadmium, germanium, vanadium, gallium, indium and niobium (columbium), articles of these metals, including waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811261'>811261: Cadmium; waste and scrap</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811212'>811212: Beryllium and articles thereof; unwrought beryllium, powders</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811213'>811213: Beryllium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811219'>811219: Beryllium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811221'>811221: Chromium and articles thereof; unwrought chromium, powders</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811222'>811222: Chromium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811229'>811229: Chromium and articles thereof; wrought other than waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811231'>811231: Hafnium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811239'>811239: Hafnium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811241'>811241: Rhenium and articles thereof; unwrought, powders, waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811249'>811249: Rhenium and articles thereof; wrought, other than powders, waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811251'>811251: Thallium and articles thereof; unwrought thallium, powders</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811252'>811252: Thallium; waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811259'>811259: Thallium and articles thereof; other than unwrought thallium, powders or waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811269'>811269: Cadmium; other than waste and scrap</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811292'>811292: Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, unwrought, including waste and scrap, powders</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/811299'>811299: Gallium, germanium, indium, niobium (columbium) and vanadium; articles thereof, other than unwrought including waste and scrap and powders</a>"]

    

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