HS Chapter 26 — Ores, slag and ash
HS chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash) covers 29 product categories in U.S. import records, with 343,161 bill-of-lading shipments. The most imported headings are Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, metals or their compounds, Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp), and HS 2606.
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Headings in this chapter
| HS | Heading | Products | Shipments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2620 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, metals or their compounds | 8 | 297,932 |
| 2621 | Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp) | 2 | 10,400 |
| 2606 | HS 2606 | 1 | 7,931 |
| 2602 | HS 2602 | 1 | 7,771 |
| 2614 | HS 2614 | 1 | 7,629 |
| 2611 | HS 2611 | 1 | 3,513 |
| 2610 | HS 2610 | 1 | 2,955 |
| 2618 | HS 2618 | 1 | 1,055 |
| 2601 | Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites | 2 | 1,007 |
| 2613 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates | 2 | 786 |
| 2615 | Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates | 2 | 640 |
| 2616 | Precious metal ores and concentrates | 2 | 635 |
| 2619 | HS 2619 | 1 | 306 |
| 2608 | HS 2608 | 1 | 158 |
| 2617 | Other ores and concentrates | 1 | 158 |
| 2612 | Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates | 1 | 149 |
| 2603 | HS 2603 | 1 | 136 |
Frequently asked questions about HS chapter 26
What is HS chapter 26?
Chapter 26 of the Harmonized System covers ores, slag and ash. In U.S. import records it spans 17 four-digit headings and 29 six-digit product codes.
How many U.S. import shipments fall under HS chapter 26?
ImportDoor has 343,161 U.S. Customs bill-of-lading shipment records under chapter 26, updated monthly.
Which HS 26 heading is imported most into the U.S.?
HS 2620 (Slag, ash and residues, containing arsenic, metals or their compounds) leads with 297,932 shipments, followed by HS 2621 (Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash) and HS 2606 (HS 2606).