Customs tariff code 26: ORES, SLAG AND ASH
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 26 covers ORES, SLAG AND ASH. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
26 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 26
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Zu Kapitel 26 gehören nicht: a) Schlacken und andere ähnliche Industrieabfälle, als Makadam aufbereitet (Position 2517) (RV E2601A00); b) natürliches Magnesiumcarbonat (Magnesit), auch gebrannt (Position 2519) (RV E2601B00); c) Schlämme aus Erdöllagertanks, überwiegend aus Ölen dieser Art bestehend (Position 2710) (RV E2601C00); d) Dephosphorationsschlacken des Kapitels 31 (RV E2601D00); e) Hüttenwolle, Steinwolle und ähnliche mineralische Wollen (Position 6806) (RV E2601E00); f) Abfälle und Schrott, von Edelmetallen oder Edelmetallplattierungen; andere Abfälle und Schrott, Edelmetalle oder Edelmetallverbindungen enthaltend, von der hauptsächlich zur Wiedergewinnung von Edelmetallen verwendeten Art (Position 7112 oder 8549) (RV E2601F00); g) aus Erzen erschmolzene Kupfer-, Nickel- und Kobaltmatten (Abschnitt XV) (RV E2601G00). 2. …
Subdivisions of this code
- 2601Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites
- 2602Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20 % or more, calculated on the dry weight
- 2603Copper ores and concentrates
- 2604Nickel ores and concentrates
- 2605Cobalt ores and concentrates
- 2606Aluminium ores and concentrates
- 2607Lead ores and concentrates
- 2608Zinc ores and concentrates
- 2609Tin ores and concentrates
- 2610Chromium ores and concentrates
- 2611Tungsten ores and concentrates
- 2612Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates
- 2613Molybdenum ores and concentrates
- 2614Titanium ores and concentrates
- 2615Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates
- 2616Precious-metal ores and concentrates
- 2617Other ores and concentrates
- 2618Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel
- 2619Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel
- 2620Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds
- 2621Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp); ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 26 cover?
Code 26 covers ORES, SLAG AND ASH. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 26?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 26. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 26 have?
26 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 26?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 26. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Is 26 covered by CBAM?
Yes. 26 appears in Annex I of the CBAM regulation (sector Iron and steel). The code is broader than the Annex I entry, so only part of it is covered; check the specific goods. Importers report embedded emissions and surrender CBAM certificates.
Does customs tariff code 26 change?
26 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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