HS Code 2609Tin ores and concentrates
1 six-digit code · Heading 9 of 21 in Chapter 26 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use it to classify raw tin ore and tin concentrate before they are smelted into metal.
Heading 2609does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Tin ores and concentrates” classify at the single six-digit code 260900. The heading is number 9 of 21 in Chapter 26, Ores, slag and ash, which runs to 37 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2609
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 260900 | Tin ores and concentrates |
What HS code 2609 covers
That means tin ore as it comes from the ground, and tin concentrate, which is ore that has been cleaned up so it holds more tin per tonne. Both are shipped to smelters, where the tin is turned into metal.
Customs officers use the code to decide what a shipment is. Traders put it on invoices, packing lists and customs declarations. If the goods are tin ore or tin concentrate, 260900 is the six-digit code to use. In India you may see the same number called the HSN code 2609.
HS 2609 code structure: from the Harmonized System to 260900
The Harmonized System is a product list kept by the World Customs Organization. It works like a tree. The first two digits give the chapter, the first four give the heading, and the first six give the subheading. Here, Chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash) leads to heading 2609, which leads to 260900.
The six-digit level is shared by all countries that use the WCO nomenclature. Each country can then add more digits for its own customs classification and tariff classification. So the same tin ore can carry a longer national code in one country than in another, while the first six digits stay the same.
Duty and tax rates are set by each country on top of the six-digit code. This page does not list them. Check the rule book of the country you ship to, or use the HS code classifier to confirm your goods first.
How 2609 differs from other ore and slag headings
Most headings in Chapter 26 are named after one metal. The metal tells you which heading to use. A few headings are catch-alls, and they matter when your goods do not fit a neat label.
Compare your goods with these headings before you pick a code:
- HS 2608 is for zinc ores and concentrates, so zinc ore does not belong in 2609.
- HS 2617 holds other ores and concentrates that are not named in a heading of their own.
- HS 2620 is for slag, ash and residues that contain metals, arsenic or their compounds, as long as they do not come from making iron or steel.
Find importers and exporters of tin ores (HS 260900)
A code tells you what the goods are. It does not tell you who trades them. For that you need shipment records, which show the real trade behind a code.
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.
To start, search for 260900 and open the import data or export data view. The buyer data and supplier data pages help you turn those records into a target list for tin ore.
Related
- Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash
- HS 2608 zinc ores and concentrates
- HS 2610 chromium ores and concentrates
- HS 2611 tungsten ores and concentrates
- HS 2615 niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores
- HS 2617 other ores and concentrates
- HS 2620 metal-bearing slag, ash and residues
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Nearby headings in Chapter 26
- 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
- 2610Chromium ores and concentrates1 code
- 2611Tungsten ores and concentrates1 code
- 2612Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2613Molybdenum ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2614Titanium ores and concentrates1 code
- 2615Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates2 codes
Who ships under 2609?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section V: Mineral Products, chapters 25–27.
HS Code 2609: common questions
What is the HS code for tin ores and concentrates?
It covers both tin ore and tin concentrate.
Does HS 2609 have subheadings?
No. In the WCO nomenclature the heading has just one code, 260900. Countries may add extra digits of their own after those six.
Is the HS code for tin ore the same in every country?
The first six digits, 260900, are shared by countries that follow the WCO system. National codes add more digits, so the full code can differ from one country to the next.
What happens if tin ore is declared under a different HS code?
The shipment may be questioned or delayed at customs, and the wrong code can lead to the wrong duty. Check the neighbouring headings, such as 2617 for other ores and 2620 for metal-bearing slag, and confirm with your customs broker.
What if my goods are not tin ore, or are tin-bearing slag?
Other metal ores have their own headings, such as 2608 for zinc. Slag and residues that contain metals, and do not come from iron or steel making, may fit 2620 instead.
Who imports tin ore under HS 260900?
The importers are named in customs shipment records filed under that code. Search 260900 in the import data to see them.
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