Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601
In plain English
This heading covers ores and concentrates that are not listed elsewhere in the chapter on ores, slag, and ash. The classification splits these items into two groups based on their specific type. One group consists specifically of antimony ores and concentrates. The other group includes all remaining ores and concentrates from the chapter that are not antimony.
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
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 databaseOther 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
- 2616 — Precious metal ores and concentrates
- 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…