Iron ores and concentrates — HTS 2601
Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites
Chapter 26 › Heading 2601
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2601 is a 4-digit category for iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. It generally groups mineral materials recovered or prepared for obtaining iron, whether they are natural ores, concentrates made by processing ore, or roasted iron pyrites. The heading describes the broad product family; it is not usually the complete classification needed for entry.
To reach a specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first confirm the product belongs in heading 2601, then work through the applicable 6-digit subheading and 8-digit statistical breakout. The narrower code may depend on characteristics such as whether the material is agglomerated or nonagglomerated, its physical form, and the particular mineral or processing type described by the tariff wording. Use the HTSUS provisions, section and chapter notes, and any relevant Customs rulings to verify the match.
What to check
- Identify the material’s source and confirm that it is an iron ore, iron concentrate, or roasted iron pyrites rather than a finished iron product or another mineral.
- Check whether the material is agglomerated, such as formed into pellets or similar prepared pieces, or remains nonagglomerated.
- Review the product’s processing history, physical form, and technical specifications against each available subheading description.
- Use laboratory, supplier, or assay documents to verify composition and any characteristics required by the candidate 8-digit provisions.
- Confirm the final classification with the current HTSUS text and, when the facts are unusual or commercially important, a customs broker or binding-ruling process.
HTS heading 2601 summary
Iron ores and concentrates is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601.11.00 👉 | Non-agglomerated | Free | — | Free |
| 2601.12.00 👉 | Agglomerated | Free | — | Free |
| 2601.20.00.00 👉 | Roasted iron pyrites | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2601?
Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.