Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601
HS heading 26.17 covers Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601. Within Chapter 26 it splits into 2 six-digit subheadings spanning antimony ores and concentrates to ores and concentrates n.e.c. in chapter 26, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $517K
- Rank in its chapter
- #12 of 18
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 26.17 covers Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601. At the six-digit line it separates antimony ores and concentrates and ores and concentrates n.e.c. in chapter 26 — each a distinct duty line shown below. India exports iron ore, chromite, manganese and bauxite to steel and metal industries across Asia. India exported $517K under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #12 of 18 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
26.17 is the four-digit HS heading for ores and concentrates. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many mineral products lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 26.17
The Harmonised System breaks Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2601 into these 2 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Top destinations for Chapter 26 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
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