Product classification
HS code for Antimony residues: 2620.91
Slag, ash and residues, (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures.
Classification of antimony residues under HS 2620.91
Antimony residues are classified under HS code 262091 because this subheading specifically covers "Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures." This classification is appropriate for waste materials, by-products, or remnants from industrial processes that contain antimony, provided they are not originating from iron or steel manufacturing. These residues typically represent materials from which antimony can be recovered or which require specific disposal due to their antimony content, aligning with the scope of Chapter 26 for metallic ores, slag, and ash.
- Covers
- Antimony-containing dross from smelting operations
- Industrial waste and by-products rich in antimony
- Slag from non-ferrous metal refining containing antimony
- Spent catalysts containing antimony compounds
- Ash from incineration processes containing antimony
- Also under 2620.91
- BASF spent catalysts
- Umicore recycling inputs
- various industrial plating sludges
- battery manufacturing residues
Codes often confused with 2620.91
Common mistake. A common misclassification for antimony residues involves HS code 262099, which is a residual category for "Other slag, ash and residues." However, since 262091 explicitly mentions antimony as a constituent, it is the more specific and correct classification. Another potential confusion arises with HS code 811020, which covers "Antimony; waste and scrap." While residues can be considered waste, 811020 is specifically for metallic antimony waste and scrap. HS 262091, conversely, is for non-metallic or mixed residues such as slag and ash containing antimony, distinguishing it from pure metallic scrap.
Top exporters and importers of HS 262091 (the code used for antimony residues), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 262091 (the code used for antimony residues) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 48% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 72% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 262091, not only antimony residues.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $9.2M 48% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $4.4M 23% of world exports
- 3 Poland $2.2M 11% of world exports
World total: $19M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $5.0M 72% of world imports
- 2 Germany $955K 14% of world imports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$411K 5.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $6.9M 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 antimony residues
Brazil classifies antimony residues under NCM 2620.91.00: HS 2620.91 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about antimony residues
What is the HS code for Antimony residues?
The HS code for Antimony residues is 262091 (Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures). The HS code for antimony residues, not from iron or steel manufacturing, is 262091.
How do I classify Antimony residues for customs?
Antimony residues is classified under HS code 262091 — Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are antimony-containing hazardous wastes classified under HS 262091?
Yes, if antimony-containing hazardous wastes fit the description of slag, ash, or residues and are not from iron or steel manufacturing, they would typically be classified under HS 262091. However, it is crucial to note that classification under the HS code system primarily addresses customs duties and trade statistics. The handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous wastes are also subject to specific national and international environmental regulations, such as the Basel Convention, which may impose additional requirements beyond HS classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of antimony residues (HS 262091)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 262091 (the code used for antimony residues) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($9.2M, 48% of world exports), the Netherlands ($4.4M) and Poland ($2.2M). World exports came to about $19M, 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 antimony residues (HS 262091)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 262091 (the code used for antimony residues) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($5.0M, 72% of world imports), Germany ($955K) and Taiwan (about $411K). World imports came to about $6.9M, 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.
Is the HS code for Antimony residues the same in all countries?
The base HS code 262091 for Antimony residues is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for antimony residues in Brazil?
In Brazil, antimony residues (HS 262091) is classified under NCM 2620.91.00.