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HS HEADING 2616

Precious metal ores and concentrates

HEADING

2616

CHAPTER

26Ores, slag and ash

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.

2616.10

Silver ores and concentrates

2616.90

Precious metal ores and concentrates; (excluding silver)

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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