About HS Code 261900
This HS code covers various forms of slag, dross, scalings, and other waste products generated during the manufacture of iron or steel, excluding the granulated slag of 261800. This includes non-granulated blast furnace slag, steelmaking slag (e.g., basic oxygen furnace slag, electric arc furnace slag), mill scale, and other residues. These materials are traded for diverse applications, such as aggregates in road construction, railway ballast, raw materials for cement clinker, fertilizers, and for the recovery of residual metals. The trade is influenced by industries seeking cost-effective raw materials and solutions for waste valorization. Environmental regulations concerning waste management and recycling play a significant role in their international movement and processing, promoting a circular economy approach within the steel industry.
Products Under This Code
Blast furnace slag (non-granulated), steelmaking slag, electric arc furnace slag, basic oxygen furnace slag, mill scale, iron dross, ladle slag, converter slag
Real World Examples
POSCO (steel producer), Nippon Steel (steel producer), thyssenkrupp (steel producer), various aggregate suppliers (e.g., CRH plc)
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 261800 if the slag is not clearly identified as non-granulated, or with 7204 (ferrous waste and scrap) if the material is primarily for remelting and contains significant iron content.
Products Classified Under 2619.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
Major steel-producing nations like China, India, and Japan are key exporters, while countries with large infrastructure projects or recycling industries are importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 261900?
HS code 261900 covers: Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel. This HS code covers various forms of slag, dross, scalings, and other waste products generated during the manufacture of iron or steel, excluding the granulated slag of 261800. This includes non-granulated blast furnace slag, steelmaking slag (e.g., basic oxygen furnace slag, electric arc furnace slag), mill scale, and other residues. These materials are traded for diverse applications, such as aggregates in road construction, railway ballast, raw materials for cement clinker, fertilizers, and for the recovery of residual metals. The trade is influenced by industries seeking cost-effective raw materials and solutions for waste valorization. Environmental regulations concerning waste management and recycling play a significant role in their international movement and processing, promoting a circular economy approach within the steel industry.
What products fall under HS code 261900?
Blast furnace slag (non-granulated), steelmaking slag, electric arc furnace slag, basic oxygen furnace slag, mill scale, iron dross, ladle slag, converter slag
What are common misclassifications for HS code 261900?
Often confused with 261800 if the slag is not clearly identified as non-granulated, or with 7204 (ferrous waste and scrap) if the material is primarily for remelting and contains significant iron content.
How is HS code 261900 structured?
HS code 261900 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (26) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.