HTS heading 2601 · Chapter 26
HTS 2601: Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron…
HTS heading 2601 covers iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. It has 14 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (11 lines), 1.7¢/kg on lead content (1 line), 1.1¢/kg on lead content (1 line) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites: | |||||
| 2601.11.00 | Non-agglomerated | Free | Free | ||
| 2601.11.00.30 | Concentrates[t] | Estimate → | |||
| Ores: | |||||
| 2601.11.00.60 | Coarse[t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2601.11.00.90 | Other[t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2601.12.00 | Agglomerated | Free | Free | ||
| 2601.12.00.30 | Pellets[t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2601.12.00.60 | Briquettes[t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2601.12.00.90 | Other[t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2601.20.00.00 | Roasted iron pyrites[t] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 2602.00.00 | Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20 percent or more, calculated on the dry weight | Free | 2.2¢/kg on manganese content | ||
| 2602.00.00.40 | Containing less than 47 percent by weight of manganese[kg, Mn kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2602.00.00.60 | Containing 47 percent or more by weight of manganese[kg, Mn kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2603.00.00 | Copper ores and concentrates | 1.7¢/kg on lead content | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content | |
| 2603.00.00.10 | Copper content[Cu kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2603.00.00.20 | Lead content[Pb kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2603.00.00.30 | Zinc content[Zn kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2603.00.00.40 | Silver content[Ag g] | Estimate → | |||
| 2603.00.00.50 | Gold content[Au g] | Estimate → | |||
| 2604.00.00 | Nickel ores and concentrates | Free | Free | ||
| 2604.00.00.40 | Nickel content[Ni kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2604.00.00.80 | Other metal content[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2605.00.00.00 | Cobalt ores and concentrates[kg, Co kg] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 2606.00.00 | Aluminum ores and concentrates | Free | $1/t | ||
| Bauxite, calcined: | |||||
| 2606.00.00.30 | Refractory grade[t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2606.00.00.60 | Other[t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2606.00.00.90 | Other[t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2607.00.00 | Lead ores and concentrates | 1.1¢/kg on lead content | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content | |
| 2607.00.00.10 | Copper content[Cu kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2607.00.00.20 | Lead content[Pb kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2607.00.00.30 | Zinc content[Zn kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2607.00.00.40 | Silver content[Ag g] | Estimate → | |||
| 2607.00.00.50 | Gold content[Au g] | Estimate → | |||
| 2608.00.00 | Zinc ores and concentrates | Free | 8.8¢/kg on copper content + 3.3¢/kg on lead content + 3.7¢/kg on zinc content | ||
| 2608.00.00.10 | Copper content[Cu kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2608.00.00.20 | Lead content[Pb kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2608.00.00.30 | Zinc content[Zn kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2608.00.00.40 | Silver content[Ag g] | Estimate → | |||
| 2608.00.00.50 | Gold content[Au g] | Estimate → | |||
| 2609.00.00.00 | Tin ores and concentrates[t, Sn t] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 2610.00.00 | Chromium ores and concentrates | Free | Free | ||
| 2610.00.00.20 | Having a chromium content equivalent to not more than 40 percent chromic oxide (Cr2O3)[t, Cr2O3 t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2610.00.00.40 | Having a chromium content equivalent to more than 40 percent but less than 46 percent chromic oxide (Cr2O3)[t, Cr2O3 t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2610.00.00.60 | Having a chromium content equivalent to 46 percent or more chromic oxide (Cr2O3)[t, Cr2O3 t] | Estimate → | |||
| 2611.00 | Tungsten ores and concentrates: | ||||
| 2611.00.30.00 | Ores[kg, W kg] | Free | $1.10/kg on tungsten content | Estimate → | |
| 2611.00.60.00 | Concentrates[kg, W kg] | 37.5¢/kg on tungsten content | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | $1.10/kg on tungsten content | Estimate → |
45 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 2601.11.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 2601?
Heading 2601 has 14 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (11 lines), 1.7¢/kg on lead content (1 line), 1.1¢/kg on lead content (1 line), 37.5¢/kg on tungsten content (1 line). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 2601?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 2601?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.