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HS Code 260500: Cobalt ores and concentrates in China

Q: Is HS code 260500 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 260500 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. China extends it under China HS / CCCHS.

Q: What system does China use to classify HS code 260500?

China classifies products under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS; locally 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), which extends HS codes to 13 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 260500 in China?

The official source is http://english.customs.gov.cn/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 260500 in China

Under China's Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), HS Code 260500 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cobalt ores and concentrates. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; China extends classifications to 13 digits under its national tariff system. 260500 belongs to Section V: Mineral products, Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash, Heading 2605: Cobalt ores and concentrates.

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Classification Path of HS Code 260500 in China

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 26

Ores, slag and ash

HS Code 2605

Cobalt ores and concentrates

HS Code 260500

Cobalt ores and concentrates

HS Code 26050000

Cobalt ores&concentrates 钴矿砂及其精矿

China Tariff Classification: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

In China, HS 260500 is classified under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则) — a 13-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

Local name 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则

Digits 13

Official source http://english.customs.gov.cn/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 260500 in China?

HS code 260500 covers Cobalt ores and concentrates in China. It sits in Chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash), Heading 2605 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 260500 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 260500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 260500 in China?