HS Code 2601
Iron Ores and Concentrates
HS code 2601 covers iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites, used as primary inputs for iron and steel manufacturing industries globally.
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HS Code 2601 — Iron Ores and Concentrates
Iron ore refers to rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be economically extracted. This code includes magnetite, hematite, and roasted iron pyrites used as the primary raw material for steel production.
What's included
- Hematite
- Magnetite
- Siderite
- Iron ore pellets
- Roasted iron pyrites
What's excluded
- Pig iron → use
7201(Steel products and pig iron are classified in Chapter 72.) - Unroasted iron pyrites → use
2502(Raw pyrites are in Chapter 25.)
Common examples
- Fine iron ore concentrates
- Iron ore pellets for blast furnaces
- Sintered hematite ore
Frequently asked questions
What are iron ore concentrates?
They are ores that have been processed to remove impurities and increase iron content before smelting.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Certificates of origin and weight certificates (draft surveys) are standard.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Australia, Brazil, Canada
- Top importers: China, Japan, South Korea
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Key takeaway
The backbone of global infrastructure; Australia and Brazil dominate the supply chain.
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