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Chapter 26 - Ores, slag and ash

60 tariff codes found in this chapter

HS CodeDescriptionMFN Rate
2601.11.00.00Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. - Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites: - Non-agglomeratedFree
2601.12.00.00Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. - Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites: - AgglomeratedFree
2601.20.00.00Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites. - Roasted iron pyritesFree
2602.00.00.00Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight.Free
2603.00.00Copper ores and concentrates.Free
2603.00.00.10Copper ores and concentrates. - Copper contentFree
2603.00.00.40Copper ores and concentrates. - Silver contentFree
2603.00.00.50Copper ores and concentrates. - Gold contentFree
2603.00.00.90Copper ores and concentrates. - OtherFree
2604.00.00Nickel ores and concentrates.Free
2604.00.00.10Nickel ores and concentrates. - Copper contentFree
2604.00.00.20Nickel ores and concentrates. - Nickel contentFree
2604.00.00.90Nickel ores and concentrates. - OtherFree
2605.00.00.00Cobalt ores and concentrates.Free
2606.00.00Aluminum ores and concentrates.Free
2606.00.00.10Aluminum ores and concentrates. - Refractory grade: - Refractory gradeFree
2606.00.00.90Aluminum ores and concentrates. - Other: - OtherFree
2607.00.00Lead ores and concentrates.Free
2607.00.00.20Lead ores and concentrates. - Lead contentFree
2607.00.00.40Lead ores and concentrates. - Silver contentFree
2607.00.00.50Lead ores and concentrates. - Gold contentFree
2607.00.00.90Lead ores and concentrates. - OtherFree
2608.00.00Zinc ores and concentrates.Free
2608.00.00.30Zinc ores and concentrates. - Zinc contentFree
2608.00.00.40Zinc ores and concentrates. - Silver contentFree
2608.00.00.50Zinc ores and concentrates. - Gold contentFree
2608.00.00.90Zinc ores and concentrates. - OtherFree
2609.00.00.00Tin ores and concentrates.Free
2610.00.00.00Chromium ores and concentrates.Free
2611.00.00.00Tungsten ores and concentrates.Free
2612.10.00.00Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates. - Uranium ores and concentratesFree
2612.20.00.00Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates. - Thorium ores and concentratesFree
2613.10.00.00Molybdenum ores and concentrates. - RoastedFree
2613.90.00.00Molybdenum ores and concentrates. - OtherFree
2614.00.00.00Titanium ores and concentrates.Free
2615.10.00.00Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates. - Zirconium ores and concentratesFree
2615.90.00.00Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates. - OtherFree
2616.10.00Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentratesFree
2616.10.00.20Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates - Lead contentFree
2616.10.00.40Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates - Silver contentFree
2616.10.00.50Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates - Gold contentFree
2616.10.00.90Precious metal ores and concentrates. - Silver ores and concentrates - OtherFree
2616.90.00.00Precious metal ores and concentrates. - OtherFree
2617.10.00.00Other ores and concentrates. - Antimony ores and concentratesFree
2617.90.00.00Other ores and concentrates. - OtherFree
2618.00.00.00Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel.Free
2619.00.00.00Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel.Free
2620.11.00.00Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly zinc: - Hard zinc spelterFree
2620.19.00.00Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly zinc: - OtherFree
2620.21.00.00Slag, 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 sludgesFree
2620.29.00.00Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly lead: - OtherFree
2620.30.00.00Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly copperFree
2620.40.00.00Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Containing mainly aluminumFree
2620.60.00.00Slag, 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 compoundsFree
2620.91.00.00Slag, 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 mixturesFree
2620.99.00Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Other: - OtherFree
2620.99.00.20Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Other: - Other - Containing mainly nickelFree
2620.99.00.90Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. - Other: - Other - OtherFree
2621.10.00.00Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp); ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste. - Ash and residues from the incineration of municipal wasteFree
2621.90.00.00Other slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp); ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste. - OtherFree

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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Frequently asked questions

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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