Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste
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
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 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
- 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…