Customs tariff code 2606.00.00.00.0: Aluminiumerze und ihre Konzentrate
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 2606.00.00.00.0 covers Aluminiumerze und ihre Konzentrate. The third-country duty rate is 0 %, plus import VAT.
2606.00.00.00.0 is national commodity code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 26. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is declarable: you can use it in this form on a customs declaration.
- Customs code
- 2606.00.00.00.0
- Third-country duty
- 0 %
- Declarable
- Yes
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 2606.00.00.00.0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 0 % | MFN |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United States | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
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
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Zu dieser Position gehört Bauxit (wasserhaltiges Aluminiumoxid, das unterschiedliche Anteile an Eisenoxid, Siliciumdioxid usw. erhält). Ebenfalls zu dieser Position gehört hitzebehandeltes Bauxit (1 200º bis 1 400º C), das in der metallurgischen Industrie zur Herstellung von Aluminium (kohlethermische Reduktion in Elektroöfen, Gross-Verfahren usw.) und für andere Zwecke (insbesondere zur Herstellung von Schleifmitteln) verwendet wird.
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. …
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 2606.00.00.00.0 cover?
Code 2606.00.00.00.0 covers Aluminiumerze und ihre Konzentrate. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 2606.00.00.00.0?
The third-country duty rate for 2606.00.00.00.0 is 0 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 2606.00.00.00.0?
The first six digits form the HS code: 260600. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 2606.00.00.00.0 have?
2606.00.00.00.0 has eleven digits and is the full German commodity code used on an import declaration. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 2606.00.00.00.0 sit in the tariff?
2606.00.00.00.0 sits in this hierarchy: 26 ORES, SLAG AND ASH > 2606 Aluminium ores and concentrates. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 2606.00.00.00.0?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 2606.00.00.00.0. 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.
Does customs tariff code 2606.00.00.00.0 change?
2606.00.00.00.0 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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