HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2619.00 – Slag, dross; (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel
HS code 2619.00 is the 6-digit subheading for slag, dross, (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel. It is used for blast furnace slag (non-granulated), steelmaking slag, electric arc furnace slag, basic oxygen furnace slag and mill scale.
What HS 2619.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Blast furnace slag (non-granulated)
- Steelmaking slag
- Electric arc furnace slag
- Basic oxygen furnace slag
- Mill scale
- Iron dross
- Ladle slag
- Converter slag
- Examples
- POSCO (steel producer)
- Nippon Steel (steel producer)
- thyssenkrupp (steel producer)
- various aggregate suppliers (e.g., CRH plc)
Codes often confused with 2619.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 261900, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 261900 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 13% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Malaysia, with 30% 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 India $69M 13% of world exports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$43M 8.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Belgium $42M 8.2% of world exports
World total: $511M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Malaysia $147M 30% of world imports
- 2 Indonesia $57M 12% of world imports
- 3 Philippines $32M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $489M 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 2619.00
Brazil does not split HS 2619.00: its NCM code is 2619.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 26.19 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2619.00
What is HS code 261900?
HS code 261900 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 261900?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 261900 in UN Comtrade data were India ($69M, 13% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $43M) and Belgium ($42M). World exports came to about $511M, 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 261900?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 261900 in UN Comtrade data were Malaysia ($147M, 30% of world imports), Indonesia ($57M) and the Philippines ($32M). World imports came to about $489M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 261900?
In Brazil, HS code 261900 is NCM 2619.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.