HS Code 26: Ores, slag and ash

Q: Is HS code 26 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 26 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 26 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 26?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 26.

What is HS Code 26

HS Code 26 covers Ores, slag and ash. It is one of the 96 chapters of the WCO Harmonized System, sitting in Section V (Mineral products). The two digits "26" are the chapter level — every 4-digit heading and 6-digit subheading starting with "26" belongs here.

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What does HS Code 26 Ores, slag and ash Cover?

Section V

Chapters (25-27) Mineral products

Chapter 26

Ores, slag and ash

HS Code 2601

Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites

HS Code 2602

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

HS Code 2603

Copper ores and concentrates

HS Code 2604

Nickel ores and concentrates

HS Code 2605

Cobalt ores and concentrates

HS Code 2606

Aluminium ores and concentrates

HS Code 2607

Lead ores and concentrates

HS Code 2608

Zinc ores and concentrates

HS Code 2609

Tin ores and concentrates

HS Code 2610

Chromium ores and concentrates

HS Code 2611

Tungsten ores and concentrates

HS Code 2612

Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates

HS Code 2613

Molybdenum ores and concentrates

HS Code 2614

Titanium ores and concentrates

HS Code 2615

Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates

HS Code 2616

Precious metal ores and concentrates

HS Code 2617

Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601

HS Code 2618

Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel

HS Code 2619

Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel

HS Code 2620

Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds

HS Code 2621

Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste

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What HS Codes for Ores and Slag Do Not Cover

Chapter 26 covers metalliferous ores, slag, and ash. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Metals in unrefined or refined form

Chapters 72–81

Slag wool, rock wool, and similar mineral wools

Chapter 68

Radioactive isotopes

heading 2844

Salt, sulphur, and non-metallic minerals

Chapter 25

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

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