HTS Chapter 26 — Ores, Slag, Ash Tariff Rates (2026)

Covers iron ores, copper ores, aluminum ores (bauxite), precious metal ores, slag, and ash used as feedstock for metal extraction.

Rate Overview

Avg MFN Rate

10%

Section 122

N/A

Section 232

7.5-100%

Section 301 (China)

Key Headings in Chapter 26

HTS Code	Description	MFN Rate	Sec 232	Sec 301
2601	Iron ores and concentrates	Free	N/A	N/A
2603	Copper ores and concentrates	Free	N/A	N/A
2606	Aluminum ores (bauxite)	Free	N/A	N/A
2607	Lead ores and concentrates	Free	N/A	N/A
2608	Zinc ores and concentrates	Free	N/A	N/A
2612	Uranium and thorium ores	Free	N/A	N/A
2616	Precious metal ores and concentrates	Free	N/A	N/A

Common Products

Iron oreCopper oreBauxite (aluminum ore)Lead oreZinc oreManganese oreChromium oreSlag and ash

Ores, Slag, Ash fall under Chapter 26 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, one of the lower-duty product categories. Covers iron ores, copper ores, aluminum ores (bauxite), precious metal ores, slag, and ash used as feedstock for metal extraction. The average MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for products in this chapter is 0%. Many products in this chapter enter duty-free at the base MFN level. In addition to MFN rates, all imports face the 10% Section 122 tariff (effective February 24, 2026, expiring approximately July 24, 2026). Chinese imports in this chapter face additional Section 301 tariffs ranging from 7.5% to 100%, depending on the specific product classification. Common products in this chapter include Iron ore, Copper ore, Bauxite (aluminum ore), Lead ore, Zinc ore, Manganese ore, Chromium ore, Slag and ash. Related HTS chapters include Chapter 25, Chapter 27, Chapter 72, Chapter 74, Chapter 75, Chapter 76, which cover similar or complementary product categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average tariff rate for HTS Chapter 26 (Ores, Slag, Ash)?

The average MFN duty rate for ores, slag, ash is 0%. All imports also face the 10% Section 122 tariff. Chinese imports may face additional Section 301 tariffs.

What products are in HTS Chapter 26?

Chapter 26 covers ores, slag, ash, including Iron ore, Copper ore, Bauxite (aluminum ore), Lead ore, Zinc ore. Related chapters include Chapter 25, Chapter 27, Chapter 72, Chapter 74, Chapter 75, Chapter 76.

Are ores, slag, ash subject to Section 232 or Section 301 tariffs?

Section 232 tariffs generally do not apply to products in this chapter. Chinese imports in this chapter face Section 301 tariffs of 7.5-100%.