Precious metal ores and concentrates

In plain English

This category covers ores and concentrates containing precious metals. One group specifically includes silver ores and concentrates. The other group contains precious metal ores and concentrates that are not silver.

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.

Chapter 26 classification notes

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.

Other headings in Chapter 26

• 2601 — Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites
• 2602 — Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores …
• 2603 — Copper ores and concentrates
• 2604 — Nickel ores and concentrates
• 2605 — Cobalt ores and concentrates
• 2606 — Aluminium ores and concentrates
• 2607 — Lead ores and concentrates
• 2608 — Zinc ores and concentrates
• 2609 — Tin ores and concentrates
• 2610 — Chromium ores and concentrates
• 2611 — Tungsten ores and concentrates
• 2612 — Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates
• 2613 — Molybdenum ores and concentrates
• 2614 — Titanium ores and concentrates
• 2615 — Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates
• 2617 — Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601
• 2618 — Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel
• 2619 — Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste fr…
• 2620 — Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) co…
• 2621 — Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and as…