HTS Chapter 26
Ores, slag and ash
Chapter 26 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 8 four-digit headings. Choose one to see every tariff line with its general (MFN), special (free trade agreement) and Column 2 duty rate, then run a full estimate including Chapter 99 tariffs and fees.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
- 2601Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyritesGeneral: Free, 1.7¢/kg on lead content…
- 2612Uranium or thorium ores and concentratesGeneral: Free
- 2613Molybdenum ores and concentratesGeneral: Free, 12.8¢/kg on molybdenum content + 1.8%…
- 2615Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentratesGeneral: Free
- 2616Precious metal ores and concentratesGeneral: 0.8¢/kg on lead content, 1.7¢/kg on lead content
- 2617Other ores and concentratesGeneral: Free
- 2620Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, metals or their compoundsGeneral: Free, 0.7¢/kg on copper content + 0.7¢/kg on lead content…
- 2621Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp); ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wasteGeneral: Free