Ores, Slag & Ash — US Tariff Rates
US tariff rates for metallic ores, slag, and ash. HTS codes and import duties for iron ore, copper ore, aluminum ore, and other metal ores.
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HTS Codes in Chapter 26 — Ores, Slag & Ash
| HTS Code | Description | Base Duty | Tariff Flags | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601.11.00 | Non-agglomerated | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2601.12.00 | Agglomerated | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2601.20.00.00 | Roasted iron pyrites | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2602.00.00 | Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20 percent or more, calculated on the dry weight | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2603.00.00 | Copper ores and concentrates | 1.7¢/kg on lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2604.00.00 | Nickel ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2605.00.00.00 | Cobalt ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2606.00.00 | Aluminum ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2607.00.00 | Lead ores and concentrates | 1.1¢/kg on lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2608.00.00 | Zinc ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2609.00.00.00 | Tin ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2610.00.00 | Chromium ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2611.00.30.00 | Ores | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2611.00.60.00 | Concentrates | 37.5¢/kg on tungsten content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2612.10.00.00 | Uranium ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2612.20.00.00 | Thorium ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2613.10.00.00 | Roasted | 12.8¢/kg on molybdenum content + 1.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2613.90.00.00 | Other | 17.8¢/kg on molybdenum content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2614.00.30.00 | Synthetic rutile | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2614.00.60 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2615.10.00.00 | Zirconium ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2615.90.30.00 | Synthetic tantalum-niobium (columbium) concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2615.90.60 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2616.10.00 | Silver ores and concentrates | 0.8¢/kg on lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2616.90.00 | Other | 1.7¢/kg on lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2617.10.00.00 | Antimony ores and concentrates | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2617.90.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2618.00.00.00 | Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2619.00.30.00 | Ferrous scale | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2619.00.90.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.11.00.00 | Hard zinc spelter | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.19.30.00 | Zinc dross and zinc skimmings | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.19.60 | Other | 0.7¢/kg on copper content + 0.7¢/kg on lead content | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.21.00 | Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.29.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.30.00 | Containing mainly copper | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.40.00 | Containing mainly aluminum | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.60.10.00 | Of a kind used only for the extraction of arsenic or the manufacture of its chemical compounds | 5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.60.90.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.91.00.00 | Containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.99.10.00 | Containing mainly vanadium | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.99.20.00 | Containing mainly tungsten | 17.6¢/kg on tungsten content + 3.8% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.99.30.00 | Materials not provided for elsewhere in this heading containing by weight over 10 percent nickel | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.99.50.00 | Slag containing by weight over 40 percent titanium, and which if containing over 2 percent by weight of copper, lead, or zinc is not to be treated for the recovery thereof | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.99.75 | Other materials which are residues not advanced in value or condition by any means, and which if containing over 2 percent by weight of copper, lead or zinc are not to be treated for the recovery thereof | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2620.99.85.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2621.10.00.00 | Ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 2621.90.00.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% |
Related HTS Chapters
About HTS Chapter 26 — Ores, Slag & Ash
HTS Chapter 26 covers ores, slag & ash under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is maintained by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and updated periodically to reflect trade policy changes including executive orders, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 122 emergency tariffs.
To import goods under Chapter 26, US importers must declare the correct 10-digit HTS code on their Customs entry. The duty rate shown is the general (MFN) rate. Special rates may apply under free trade agreements (FTAs) such as USMCA, CPTPP, or bilateral agreements. Use the FTA Checker to see if preferential rates apply to your shipment.
Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders may impose additional duties on specific products and countries of origin beyond the rates shown here. Always consult with a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.