Chapter 26 - Ores, slag and ash
60 tariff codes found in this chapter
| HS Code | Description | MFN Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2601.11.00.00 | Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. - Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites: - Non-agglomerated | Free |
| 2601.12.00.00 | Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. - Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites: - Agglomerated | Free |
| 2601.20.00.00 | Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. - Roasted iron pyrites | Free |
| 2602.00.00.00 | Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight. | Free |
| 2603.00.00 | Copper ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2603.00.00.10 | Copper ores and concentrates. - Copper content | Free |
| 2603.00.00.40 | Copper ores and concentrates. - Silver content | Free |
| 2603.00.00.50 | Copper ores and concentrates. - Gold content | Free |
| 2603.00.00.90 | Copper ores and concentrates. - Other | Free |
| 2604.00.00 | Nickel ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2604.00.00.10 | Nickel ores and concentrates. - Copper content | Free |
| 2604.00.00.20 | Nickel ores and concentrates. - Nickel content | Free |
| 2604.00.00.90 | Nickel ores and concentrates. - Other | Free |
| 2605.00.00.00 | Cobalt ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2606.00.00 | Aluminum ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2606.00.00.10 | Aluminum ores and concentrates. - Refractory grade: - Refractory grade | Free |
| 2606.00.00.90 | Aluminum ores and concentrates. - Other: - Other | Free |
| 2607.00.00 | Lead ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2607.00.00.20 | Lead ores and concentrates. - Lead content | Free |
| 2607.00.00.40 | Lead ores and concentrates. - Silver content | Free |
| 2607.00.00.50 | Lead ores and concentrates. - Gold content | Free |
| 2607.00.00.90 | Lead ores and concentrates. - Other | Free |
| 2608.00.00 | Zinc ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2608.00.00.30 | Zinc ores and concentrates. - Zinc content | Free |
| 2608.00.00.40 | Zinc ores and concentrates. - Silver content | Free |
| 2608.00.00.50 | Zinc ores and concentrates. - Gold content | Free |
| 2608.00.00.90 | Zinc ores and concentrates. - Other | Free |
| 2609.00.00.00 | Tin ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2610.00.00.00 | Chromium ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2611.00.00.00 | Tungsten ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2612.10.00.00 | Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates. - Uranium ores and concentrates | Free |
| 2612.20.00.00 | Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates. - Thorium ores and concentrates | Free |
| 2613.10.00.00 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates. - Roasted | Free |
| 2613.90.00.00 | Molybdenum ores and concentrates. - Other | Free |
| 2614.00.00.00 | Titanium ores and concentrates. | Free |
| 2615.10.00.00 | Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates. - Zirconium ores and concentrates | Free |
| 2615.90.00.00 | Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates. - Other | Free |
| 2616.10.00 | Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates | Free |
| 2616.10.00.20 | Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates - Lead content | Free |
| 2616.10.00.40 | Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates - Silver content | Free |
| 2616.10.00.50 | Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates - Gold content | Free |
| 2616.10.00.90 | Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates - Other | Free |
| 2616.90.00.00 | Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Other | Free |
| 2617.10.00.00 | Other ores and concentrates. - Antimony ores and concentrates | Free |
| 2617.90.00.00 | Other ores and concentrates. - Other | Free |
| 2618.00.00.00 | Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel. | Free |
| 2619.00.00.00 | Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel. | Free |
| 2620.11.00.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly zinc: - Hard zinc spelter | Free |
| 2620.19.00.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly zinc: - Other | Free |
| 2620.21.00.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly lead: - Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges | Free |
| 2620.29.00.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly lead: - Other | Free |
| 2620.30.00.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly copper | Free |
| 2620.40.00.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly aluminum | Free |
| 2620.60.00.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds | Free |
| 2620.91.00.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Other: - Containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures | Free |
| 2620.99.00 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Other: - Other | Free |
| 2620.99.00.20 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Other: - Other - Containing mainly nickel | Free |
| 2620.99.00.90 | Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Other: - Other - Other | Free |
| 2621.10.00.00 | Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp); ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste. - Ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste | Free |
| 2621.90.00.00 | Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp); ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste. - Other | Free |
About HS Chapter 26
Chapter 26 of the Canadian customs tariff covers ores, slag and ash. TariffCalc lists 60 10-digit tariff items in this chapter, with MFN (Most Favoured Nation) duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0% (average 0.0%).
60 of 60 items (100%) are duty-free under MFN. Importers from countries with Canadian free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP, CCFTA, CKFTA, and others) can often import at 0% when rules of origin are met.
Example calculation
| Value for duty (CAD) | $10,000 |
| MFN duty (0.0%) | $0 |
| GST 5% | $500 |
| Total landed (before freight) | $10,500 |
Simplified illustrative calculation. Provincial taxes (HST/PST/QST) and surtaxes not included.
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What is HS Chapter 26 in the Canadian customs tariff?▾
Chapter 26 covers ores, slag and ash. It contains 60 10-digit tariff items in the TariffCalc database, with MFN duty rates ranging from 0.0% to 0.0%.
What is the typical duty rate for Chapter 26 imports?▾
The average MFN rate across Chapter 26 is 0.0%. The majority of items (100%) are duty-free (0%) under MFN. Free trade agreements (CUSMA, CETA, CPTPP) may reduce the rate to 0% for qualifying goods.
Do free trade agreements apply?▾
Yes. Most items in this chapter qualify for preferential rates under CUSMA (US, Mexico), CETA (EU, UK), CPTPP (Japan, Vietnam, etc.), and other Canadian FTAs. See each tariff item’s detail page for the full rate-by-agreement breakdown.
How do I calculate import duties?▾
For a CAD $10,000 shipment in this chapter at the average MFN rate (0.0%), duties would be approximately $0, plus 5% GST ($500), for a total of $10,500 before freight. Use the TariffCalc calculator for a precise calculation by tariff item, country of origin, and province.
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