Product classification
HS code for Arsenic residues: 2620.60
Slag, ash and residues, (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds.
Classification of arsenic residues under HS 2620.60
Arsenic residues are classified under HS code 262060. This code is found in Chapter 26 of the Harmonized System, which pertains to ores, slag and ash. More specifically, heading 2620 covers slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, metal compounds or non-metals. Subheading 262060 is precisely defined for slag, ash and residues, not from the manufacture of iron or steel, containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds. This classification is appropriate as it specifically targets waste materials with recoverable arsenic content, distinguishing them from purified elements or manufactured compounds.
- Covers
- Residues from mining or metallurgical processes containing recoverable arsenic
- Arsenic-bearing dusts and sludges from industrial operations
- Dross and spent catalysts containing arsenic, intended for recovery
- Also under 2620.60
- Nyrstar arsenic residues
- Boliden mercury-containing waste
- specialized hazardous waste streams from electronics manufacturing
Codes often confused with 2620.60
Common mistake. Arsenic residues are often confused with elemental arsenic or arsenic compounds. Elemental arsenic is classified under 280480, while specific arsenic compounds like arsenic trioxide fall under 281190, and arsenic trichloride under 281219. These codes are for purified substances, not raw residues. Additionally, arsenic ores, if not considered residues, might be classified under 261700 (other ores and concentrates of base metals, n.e.c.). The critical differentiator for 262060 is the nature of the material as a residue or waste product containing arsenic, intended for further processing or extraction, rather than a primary ore or a finished chemical product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 262060 (the code used for arsenic residues), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 262060 (the code used for arsenic residues) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 86% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Slovakia, with 53% 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 262060, not only arsenic residues.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $884K 86% of world exports
- 2 Germany $83K 8.1% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $61K 5.9% of world exports
World total: $1.0M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Slovakia $856K 53% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$693K 43% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Malaysia $32K 2.0% of world imports
World total: $1.6M 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 arsenic residues
Brazil classifies arsenic residues under NCM 2620.60.00: HS 2620.60 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about arsenic residues
What is the HS code for Arsenic residues?
The HS code for Arsenic residues is 262060 (Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds). The HS code for arsenic residues, as described, is 262060.
How do I classify Arsenic residues for customs?
Arsenic residues is classified under HS code 262060 — Slag, ash and residues; (not from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are all arsenic-containing wastes classified under 262060?
No, only those specifically described as slag, ash, and residues (not from iron or steel manufacturing) containing arsenic, mercury, or thallium, and used for extraction or chemical compound manufacture. Other arsenic wastes might fall under different codes depending on their nature, composition, and intended use or disposal.
Which countries are the top exporters of arsenic residues (HS 262060)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 262060 (the code used for arsenic residues) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($884K, 86% of world exports), Germany ($83K) and South Africa ($61K). World exports came to about $1.0M, 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 arsenic residues (HS 262060)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 262060 (the code used for arsenic residues) in UN Comtrade data were Slovakia ($856K, 53% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $693K) and Malaysia ($32K). World imports came to about $1.6M, 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 Arsenic residues the same in all countries?
The base HS code 262060 for Arsenic 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 arsenic residues in Brazil?
In Brazil, arsenic residues (HS 262060) is classified under NCM 2620.60.00.