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HS HEADING 2612

Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates

HEADING

2612

CHAPTER

26Ores, slag and ash

In plain English

This section covers ores and concentrates derived from uranium or thorium. The goods are separated into two groups based on the specific metal source. One group contains uranium ores and concentrates, while the other holds thorium ores and concentrates.

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

6-digit subheadings (2)

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

2612.10

Uranium ores and concentrates

2612.20

Thorium ores and concentrates

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

RULES5,339COUNTRIES85ITEMS111CARRIERS28GUIDES46UNIQUE SOURCES645LATEST VERIFICATION2026-07-26MethodologyChangelog