HS Code 2601Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites
3 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 21 in Chapter 26 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2601 is the customs heading for iron ore, from raw ore to concentrates, and it also takes roasted iron pyrites. This page explains what fits here, how to pick the right six-digit code, and where to look for the companies that trade it.
Heading 2601 opens Chapter 26: it is the first of the chapter’s 21 headings, and goods answering to “Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites” divide across 3 six-digit codes, 260111 to 260120. The heading is number 1 of 21 in Chapter 26, Ores, slag and ash, which runs to 37 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 2601 covers
It sits in Chapter 26, ores, slag and ash, which belongs to Section V, mineral products.
In plain terms, this is the code for iron-bearing rock that has been dug up and sold as a raw material for making iron and steel. It also covers concentrates, which are ores that have been cleaned or enriched so they hold more iron. Roasted iron pyrites is included too.
People also search for this as the iron ore HS code, the HSN code 2601 or the HTS code 2601. The first four digits are the same in all of these systems. National tariff lines may add more digits after the six-digit level.
How to choose between 260111, 260112 and 260120
Heading 2601 splits into three six-digit codes. The split depends on one question: has the ore been agglomerated? Agglomerated means the fine particles have been pressed or heated into larger pieces, such as pellets, sinter or briquettes.
The three codes are easy to tell apart once you know the form of the goods.
- 260111, non-agglomerated: ore and concentrates that are still loose or in natural lumps. Iron ore fines normally belong here, because they have not been formed into larger pieces.
- 260112, agglomerated: ore and concentrates that have been formed into pellets, sinter or similar pieces. The wording of this code excludes roasted iron pyrites.
- 260120, roasted iron pyrites: iron pyrites that has been roasted. It has its own code, so it does not go under the other two.
Ores and slag classified outside heading 2601
Not every iron-related material goes in this heading. Check the product against the neighbouring headings before you fill in a customs form.
Ores that are not named in any other heading of the chapter are in heading 2617. Iron ore does not go in either of these.
Waste from making iron or steel is also separate. Granulated slag, sometimes called slag sand, is in heading 2618. Other slag, dross and scalings from iron or steel making are in heading 2619. These are by-products of the furnace, not ores dug from the ground.
If you are unsure which code your goods need, the HS code classifier on this site can help you narrow it down.
Find iron ore importers and exporters under HS 2601
Knowing the code is only the first step. The next question is usually who buys and sells the goods. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Try it with 2601 or with one of its six-digit codes to see the live iron ore records for yourself.
Related
Nearby headings in Chapter 26
- 2602Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and…1 code
- 2603Copper ores and concentrates1 code
- 2604Nickel ores and concentrates1 code
- 2605Cobalt ores and concentrates1 code
- 2606Aluminium ores and concentrates1 code
- 2607Lead ores and concentrates1 code
- 2608Zinc ores and concentrates1 code
- 2609Tin ores and concentrates1 code
- 2610Chromium ores and concentrates1 code
- 2611Tungsten ores and concentrates1 code
- 2612Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2613Molybdenum ores and concentrates2 codes
Who ships under 2601?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section V: Mineral Products, chapters 25–27.
HS Code 2601: common questions
What is the HS code for iron ore fines and concentrates?
Loose iron ore fines and concentrates that have not been formed into larger pieces normally go under 260111. If they have been agglomerated, for example into pellets, use 260112.
What is the HS code for agglomerated iron ore?
Agglomerated iron ore and concentrates are classified under 260112. This code does not include roasted iron pyrites.
Which HS code covers roasted iron pyrites?
It is the only code in this heading made just for pyrites.
Is manganese ore classified under 2601?
No.
What does HS code 2601 not include?
It does not include manganese ores (2602), ores not named elsewhere (2617), granulated slag (2618) or other iron and steel slag and scalings (2619).
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