HS Code 2619Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel
1 six-digit code · Heading 19 of 21 in Chapter 26 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2619 is the heading for steel slag, dross and mill scale, the waste left behind when metal is made in a furnace or rolled. This page shows what fits here, what does not, and where to find the companies that trade it.
Heading 2619does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel” classify at the single six-digit code 261900. The heading is number 19 of 21 in Chapter 26, Ores, slag and ash, which runs to 37 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2619
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 261900 | Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel |
What HS code 2619 covers
Heading 2619 is for waste that comes out of ironmaking and steelmaking. When a furnace melts metal, other material floats to the top. That leftover is slag. Dross is the crusty layer that forms on molten metal. Scalings, also called mill scale, are thin flakes that fall off hot steel as it cools or is rolled.
Traders search for this as steel slag, iron slag or steelmaking waste. Some markets say HSN code 2619. It is the same heading. The words "other waste" in the official text mean that other furnace leftovers can fit too, as long as they are not granulated.
Many countries add digits after 261900 to make national tariff lines. Those longer codes differ by country. If you are unsure which one applies to your goods, try the HS code classifier.
2619 vs 2618, 2620 and 2621: choosing the right heading
A few questions settle most cases. Did the material come out of ironmaking or steelmaking? Is it granulated? Or does it come from another metal industry?
- 2618: granulated slag, also called slag sand. It is the grainy form.
- 2619: slag in lumps, plus dross, scalings and similar furnace waste.
- 2620: slag, ash and residues from other industries that contain metals, arsenic or their compounds.
- 2621: slag and ash not named elsewhere in the chapter, such as seaweed ash (kelp) and ash from burned municipal waste.
- 2601: iron ores and concentrates. Ore is dug out of the ground, while slag appears after melting. Do not mix the two.
Other headings in Chapter 26
Most of this chapter lists ores by metal, such as manganese, copper, nickel and tin ores. If your product is a raw ore and not a furnace by-product, look at the heading for that metal instead, for example 2602 for manganese or 2603 for copper. You can also go back to the chapter page or browse the full list of HS code chapters.
Find importers and exporters of HS 2619 slag
Once you know your goods belong in 261900, the next step is finding who trades them. Steel slag buyers and suppliers sit in many countries, and customs records show them.
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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
- 2618Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel1 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 2619?
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 2619: common questions
What is HS code 2619?
It covers slag, dross, scalings and other waste of the iron and steel industry, except granulated slag. At six digits it is written 261900.
What is the HS code for steel slag?
Lump slag from steelmaking goes to 2619. Once it is granulated into slag sand, it moves to 2618.
What is the difference between HS 2618 and 2619?
The split is physical form. Granulated slag sits in 2618, and the non-granulated rest sits in 2619.
Is slag from non-ferrous metals classified under 2619?
No. Slag from other metal industries goes to 2620 or 2621, depending on whether it contains metals, arsenic or their compounds.
What is the HS code for mill scale?
Mill scale counts as scalings, so it goes under 2619. Ask your customs broker to confirm the national line.
Who imports steel slag under HS 2619?
Open the buyer data and supplier data pages, then look up 261900 to see the companies behind the shipments.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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