Japan HS Code

HS Code 260500: Cobalt ores and concentrates in Japan

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. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

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

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 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 Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. 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 Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 260500 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cobalt ores and concentrates. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 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 Japan

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 260500000

Cobalt ores and concentrates コバルト鉱（精鉱を含む。）

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 260500 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Related HS Code to Japan Cobalt Ore and Concentrates (260500)

HS Code 260500000

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HS Code 260112

Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites : Agglomerated

HS Code 260120

Roasted iron pyrites

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Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20 % or more, calculated on the dry weight

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Copper ores and concentrates

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Nickel ores and concentrates

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Aluminium ores and concentrates

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Lead ores and concentrates

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Zinc ores and concentrates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 260500 in Japan?

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

Is HS code 260500 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 260500?

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