About HS Code 262190
This HS code serves as a residual category for slag and ash not elsewhere specified in Chapter 26, explicitly including seaweed ash (kelp) but excluding ash and residues from municipal waste incineration. This diverse category covers a wide range of industrial, agricultural, and natural ashes and slags, each with unique properties and potential applications. Seaweed ash, for instance, is valued for its mineral content in agriculture. Other industrial ashes might be used as fillers, binders, or for specific chemical recovery. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific type of ash and its intended use, ranging from agricultural suppliers to industrial manufacturers. Key considerations include the chemical composition, particle size, and purity of the ash, as well as compliance with regulations pertinent to its specific application.
Products Under This Code
Seaweed ash (kelp ash), wood ash, biomass ash, coal ash (not from municipal waste), volcanic ash, furnace slag (non-ferrous, non-metallic), rice husk ash
Real World Examples
Acadian Seaplants kelp meal, various power plant fly ash (if not specifically coal), agricultural wood ash, cement kiln dust
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 262110 if the origin is not clearly municipal waste, or 262099 if there's a significant metal content that was overlooked.
Products Classified Under 2621.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Minerals & Fuels industry.
Trade Overview
Global trade, with kelp ash often traded by coastal nations for agricultural use, and industrial ashes traded based on specific applications and regional demand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 262190?
HS code 262190 covers: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) but excluding ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste. This HS code serves as a residual category for slag and ash not elsewhere specified in Chapter 26, explicitly including seaweed ash (kelp) but excluding ash and residues from municipal waste incineration. This diverse category covers a wide range of industrial, agricultural, and natural ashes and slags, each with unique properties and potential applications. Seaweed ash, for instance, is valued for its mineral content in agriculture. Other industrial ashes might be used as fillers, binders, or for specific chemical recovery. Importers and exporters vary widely depending on the specific type of ash and its intended use, ranging from agricultural suppliers to industrial manufacturers. Key considerations include the chemical composition, particle size, and purity of the ash, as well as compliance with regulations pertinent to its specific application.
What products fall under HS code 262190?
Seaweed ash (kelp ash), wood ash, biomass ash, coal ash (not from municipal waste), volcanic ash, furnace slag (non-ferrous, non-metallic), rice husk ash
What are common misclassifications for HS code 262190?
Often confused with 262110 if the origin is not clearly municipal waste, or 262099 if there's a significant metal content that was overlooked.
How is HS code 262190 structured?
HS code 262190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (26) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (21) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.