International (HS 2022) · Section V
Nickel ores and concentrates
Sibling codes under 26
- 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
- 2617Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601
- 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; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds
Recent news affecting Chapter 26 — Ores, slag and ash
Tariff changes, sanctions, FTAs, and regulatory updates that touch this product class.
EU–Uzbekistan trade pact: tariff relief and market access
The EU and Uzbekistan have signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, effective 29 April 2026. The deal establishes preferential trade terms, removes tariffs on key sectors, and creates a framework for customs cooperation. Shippers moving goods between the EU and Uzbekistan will benefit from reduced duties on eligible products, though origin rules and certificate-of-origin requirements will apply.
EU and US launch critical minerals partnership
The EU and US have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership on critical minerals, along with an EU-US Critical Minerals Action Plan. This bilateral initiative signals coordinated policy between the two major trading blocs on securing supply chains for materials essential to manufacturing, energy, and technology sectors. While the announcement does not specify immediate tariff changes or trade restrictions, it may influence future trade policy, preferential sourcing arrangements, and regulatory alignment on critical mineral classification and documentation.
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