HS Code 2607Lead ores and concentrates

What HS code 2607 covers

This heading is for ores that are mined mainly for their lead. Most lead ore is crushed and treated to raise its lead content. The result is called a concentrate. Raw ore and concentrate are both classified here.

The goods are still close to the mine. They have not been smelted into metal. If your product looks like rock or powder and its value comes from lead, this is the first place to look.

Buyers of these goods are mostly smelters and metal traders. Sellers are mines and the traders who work with them. Both sides use the same code on their paperwork, which is why the code is a good starting point for market research.

HS 260700 and national tariff lines

The Harmonized System is shared by most trading countries, so the first six digits mean the same thing almost everywhere. That makes 260700 the safest code to quote to a buyer, a supplier or a freight agent in another market.

Many countries add more digits for their own tariff and tax needs. In India these longer lines are called HSN codes. Other markets call them HTS or tariff lines. They all begin with 260700, but the extra digits differ from one country to the next.

Before you file, read the tariff of the country you trade with. Pick the national line that matches your goods. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you check.

Common misclassification of lead ores and concentrates

Mistakes usually happen when an ore holds more than one metal. Lead and zinc often occur together, so a mixed ore can be hard to place. Read the product specification and the assay report. Then choose the heading for the metal that defines the ore.

These are the headings most often confused with lead ore:

• Zinc ores have their own heading, 2608. Do not file them under lead.
• Ores mined mainly for gold, silver or similar metals belong in 2616.
• Ores that do not fit any named metal heading can fall under 2617.
• Slag, ash and residues that contain metals, but do not come from iron or steel making, go to 2620. A lead-bearing residue is waste, not ore.
• Copper ores sit in 2603 and have a different set of buyers and sellers.

Lead ore concentrates: supplier and importer details for 2607

Knowing the code is only half the job. You also need to know who buys and who sells. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.

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.

If you want company names, go to the buyer data or supplier data pages.

Other metal ore headings

Lead ore is one of many metal ores in this chapter. If your trade covers several metals, the nearby headings are worth a visit. Each has its own page and its own code. You can also return to Chapter 26 or browse all HS code chapters to see how the system is laid out.