Benin HS Code

HS Code 261000: Chromium ores and concentrates in Benin

Q: Is HS code 261000 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 261000 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 261000?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 261000 in Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 261000 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 261000 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Chromium ores and concentrates. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 261000 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash, Heading 2610: Chromium ores and concentrates.

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Classification Path of HS Code 261000 in Benin

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 26

Ores, slag and ash

HS Code 2610

Chromium ores and concentrates

HS Code 261000

Chromium ores and concentrates

HS Code 2610000000

Chromium ores and concentrates

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 261000 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

Official source https://douanes.bj/

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Related HS Code to Benin Chromium Ore and Concentrates (261000)

HS Code 2610000000

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HS Code 260120

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 261000 in Benin?

HS code 261000 covers Chromium ores and concentrates in Benin. It sits in Chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash), Heading 2610 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 261000 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 261000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 261000 in Benin?