HTS codes for ores, slag and ash

Headings in Chapter 26

• 2601Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites7
• 2602Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20 percent or more, calculated on the dry weight2
• 2603Copper ores and concentrates5
• 2604Nickel ores and concentrates2
• 2605Cobalt ores and concentrates1
• 2606Aluminum ores and concentrates3
• 2607Lead ores and concentrates5
• 2608Zinc ores and concentrates5
• 2609Tin ores and concentrates1
• 2610Chromium ores and concentrates3
• 2611Tungsten ores and concentrates2
• 2612Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates2
• 2613Molybdenum ores and concentrates2
• 2614Titanium ores and concentrates3
• 2615Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates5
• 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates10
• 2617Other ores and concentrates3
• 2618Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel1
• 2619Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel2
• 2620Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, metals or their compounds36
• 2621Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp); ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste2

Documents required to import Chapter 26 goods

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

• Commercial InvoiceRequired
• Packing ListRequired
• Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
• CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

  Prepared and filed by your customs broker

• Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

  Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

  Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

• Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

  Required for ocean freight only

  Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

• Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

  Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

  One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

• Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

  Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What does HTS Chapter 26 cover?

Chapter 26 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers ores, slag and ash. It contains 21 four-digit headings and 102 tariff lines.

What is the duty rate for Chapter 26 goods?

General duty rate of 5%, with 72 duty-free lines; 29 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.

How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 26?

Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.