Cadmium; other than waste and scrap

HS v2022 Code: 811269

About cadmium; other than waste and scrap

HS code 811269 covers cadmium, a soft, bluish-white metal that is primarily used in the production of nickel-cadmium batteries, pigments, and coatings. Cadmium is an important industrial material with applications across various sectors, including electronics, transportation, and construction. As a key component in rechargeable batteries, cadmium plays a vital role in powering portable devices and supporting the growing demand for energy storage solutions.

Production process

Cadmium is typically extracted from zinc, lead, and copper ores through a process of smelting and refining. The ore is first crushed and concentrated, then roasted to remove impurities. The resulting cadmium-containing material is then leached, purified, and electrolytically deposited to produce high-purity cadmium metal.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for the cadmium industry include zinc, lead, and copper ores, as well as energy sources, such as electricity and fuel, to power the smelting and refining processes. Specialized equipment, such as furnaces, leaching tanks, and electrolytic cells, are also essential for the production of cadmium metal.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 811269 is cadmium metal, which is then used in the manufacture of 851650 Nickel-cadmium batteries, 321290 Pigments and preparations based on cadmium compounds, and 732690 Cadmium-based coatings and other cadmium-containing products. Cadmium is also used in the production of 854449 Electrical wiring and cabling, 840820 Internal combustion engines, and 731815 Fasteners.

Revisions to 811269

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 811269. The most recent 1 version of this code (811269) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 811269.

Older versions

Family tree for cadmium; other than 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/v2022/811269'>811269: Cadmium; other than 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/v2022/811261'>811261: Cadmium; 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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