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HS HEADING 2601

Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

HEADING

2601

CHAPTER

26Ores, slag and ash

In plain English

This heading covers iron ores, iron concentrates, and roasted iron pyrites. The goods are separated into non-agglomerated forms, agglomerated forms that are not roasted iron pyrites, and roasted iron pyrites.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (3)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

2601.11

Iron ores and concentrates; non-agglomerated

2601.12

Iron ores and concentrates; agglomerated (excluding roasted iron pyrites)

2601.20

Iron pyrites; roasted

Chapter 26 classification notes

Chapter 26 covers raw mineral ores; bulk commercial trade dominated. Most duty-free under MFN.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Refined metals fall under Chapters 72-81 not 26; raw ore stays in 26.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 26

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