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HS HEADING 2601

Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

HEADING

2601

CHAPTER

26 — Ores, 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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