HS Code 2618Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel
1 six-digit code · Heading 18 of 21 in Chapter 26 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2618 is the customs heading for granulated slag, also called slag sand, that comes from iron or steel making. This page explains what fits here, how to tell it from other slag headings, and where to find shipment records.
Heading 2618does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel” classify at the single six-digit code 261800. The heading is number 18 of 21 in Chapter 26, Ores, slag and ash, which runs to 37 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2618
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 261800 | Slag, granulated (slag sand); from the manufacture or iron or steel |
HS code 2618 at a glance: granulated slag (slag sand)
Traders also say granulated blast furnace slag, or GBFS. To belong here, the slag must come from the manufacture of iron or steel, and it must be granulated.
The heading sits inside Chapter 26, ores, slag and ash. The official text of that code reads “Slag, granulated (slag sand); from the manufacture or iron or steel”. The word “or” before “iron” is a typo in the source text. It should read “of”, and the meaning is the same.
National tariffs build on this code. A country may add more digits to 261800 for its own tariff classification, so a local code can be longer than the world code. The first digits stay the same. Always check your own customs tariff for the full local line.
2618 vs 2619, 2620 and 2621: classifying slag correctly
Slag and ash are spread over several nearby headings. Their official texts show where each one stops and the next begins.
A quick test works for most cases. Is the slag granulated? Does it come from iron or steel? Your answers point to one heading.
- 2620: slag, ash and residues not from iron or steel making, containing metals, arsenic or their compounds.
- 2621: slag and ash not named elsewhere in Chapter 26, including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from burning municipal waste.
Who imports granulated slag? Import and export data
Customs filings show which companies buy and sell a product across borders. For granulated slag, search with 261800 to reach the right records. Here is what EximDataX offers.
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Find granulated slag buyers and suppliers
This page does not publish trade figures, because the real value is in the live records. Open them to see the shipments for yourself.
If you sell granulated blast furnace slag, start with the buyer data pages. If you need to source it, look at the supplier data pages. The import data and export data pages show each side of the trade.
Other headings in Chapter 26
Heading 2618 sits next to the other slag and ash headings, 2619 to 2621. Iron ores are in 2601. Browse the full chapter to compare headings, or return to the list of all HS code chapters.
Related
- Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash
- HS 2619 slag, dross and scalings from iron or steel
- HS 2620 slag and residues containing metals
- HS 2621 other slag and ash
- HS 2601 iron ores and concentrates
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Nearby headings in Chapter 26
- 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
- 2614Titanium ores and concentrates1 code
- 2615Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2617Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 26012 codes
- 2619Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the…1 code
- 2620Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel)…9 codes
- 2621Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and…2 codes
Who ships under 2618?
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 2618: common questions
What is HS code 2618?
It is part of Chapter 26, which deals with ores, slag and ash.
What is the HS code for granulated blast furnace slag?
Granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) is classified under heading 2618, at code 261800. This applies when the granulated slag comes from making iron or steel.
What is the difference between HS 2618 and 2619?
Heading 2619 covers slag and dross other than granulated slag, plus scalings and other waste from the same industry.
Which code applies to slag not from iron or steel?
Slag, ash and residues that contain metals, arsenic or their compounds go to 2620. Other slag and ash, such as seaweed ash (kelp) or residues from burning municipal waste, go to 2621.
Is an HSN code for granulated slag the same as HS 261800?
Heading 2618 has only one world code, 261800. HSN and other national codes start with those digits and may add more. Check your national tariff for the full code.
Who imports granulated slag?
Importers are the companies named on customs filings for goods under 261800. Use the buyer data page to look for them.
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