HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2502.00 – Iron pyrites; unroasted
HS code 2502.00 is the 6-digit subheading for iron pyrites, unroasted. It is used for iron sulfide ore, unroasted pyrite concentrates, raw iron pyrites, marcasite and pyrite lumps.
What HS 2502.00 covers
Iron pyrites, in its unroasted form, is a sulfide mineral of iron primarily traded as a raw material for the production of sulfuric acid, a cornerstone chemical in numerous industries. Countries with significant mineral deposits, particularly those rich in sulfide ores, act as key exporters. Importers are typically industrial nations with robust chemical manufacturing sectors that require sulfuric acid for fertilizers, metal processing, and other applications. The trade volume is influenced by global industrial demand and environmental regulations concerning sulfur dioxide emissions during the roasting process. As a raw mineral, its value is tied to its sulfur content and the cost-effectiveness of its processing into sulfuric acid, making it a bulk commodity in the mining and chemical industries.
- Covers
- Iron sulfide ore
- Unroasted pyrite concentrates
- Raw iron pyrites
- Marcasite
- Pyrite lumps
- Examples
- Pyrite ore from Peru
- Spanish pyrite
- Norwegian pyrite
- various industrial-grade iron pyrites
Codes often confused with 2502.00
Common mistake. This code is specific to unroasted iron pyrites; roasted iron pyrites (pyrite cinders) would fall under a different heading, likely 2620 (slag, ash and residues containing metals).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 250200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 250200 in UN Comtrade data was Peru, with about 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 87% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Peru* ~$144M 40% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Laos* ~$99M 27% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Türkiye $39M 11% of world exports
World total: $363M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $584M 87% of world imports
- 2 Finland $20M 2.9% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $13M 1.9% of world imports
World total: $673M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2502.00
Brazil does not split HS 2502.00: its NCM code is 2502.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 25.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2502.00
What is HS code 250200?
HS code 250200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Iron pyrites; unroasted. Iron pyrites, in its unroasted form, is a sulfide mineral of iron primarily traded as a raw material for the production of sulfuric acid, a cornerstone chemical in numerous industries. Countries with significant mineral deposits, particularly those rich in sulfide ores, act as key exporters. Importers are typically industrial nations with robust chemical manufacturing sectors that require sulfuric acid for fertilizers, metal processing, and other applications. The trade volume is influenced by global industrial demand and environmental regulations concerning sulfur dioxide emissions during the roasting process. As a raw mineral, its value is tied to its sulfur content and the cost-effectiveness of its processing into sulfuric acid, making it a bulk commodity in the mining and chemical industries.
What products fall under HS code 250200?
Iron sulfide ore, unroasted pyrite concentrates, raw iron pyrites, marcasite, pyrite lumps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 250200?
This code is specific to unroasted iron pyrites; roasted iron pyrites (pyrite cinders) would fall under a different heading, likely 2620 (slag, ash and residues containing metals).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 250200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 250200 in UN Comtrade data were Peru (about $144M, 40% of world exports), Laos (about $99M) and Türkiye ($39M). World exports came to about $363M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 250200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 250200 in UN Comtrade data were China ($584M, 87% of world imports), Finland ($20M) and Malaysia ($13M). World imports came to about $673M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 250200 structured?
HS code 250200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (25) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 250200?
In Brazil, HS code 250200 is NCM 2502.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.