Product classification
HS code for Roasted iron pyrites: 2601.20
Iron pyrites, roasted.
Classification of roasted iron pyrites under HS 2601.20
Roasted iron pyrites are classified under HS code 2601.20. This code is found in Chapter 26, which covers ores, slag, and ash. Heading 2601 specifically addresses iron ores and concentrates. While unroasted iron pyrites are classified in Chapter 25 as mineral substances, the process of roasting—which is done to remove sulfur and prepare the material for iron extraction—reclassifies the material as an ore concentrate under 2601.20. The resulting product, often referred to as pyrite cinders, is a significant source of iron for the metallurgical industry. The classification depends on the chemical change induced by the roasting process, which makes the iron content more accessible for smelting, thus aligning it with other iron ores. This distinction is critical for the mining and metal industries, as the regulatory requirements for ores (Chapter 26) differ significantly from those for raw minerals (Chapter 25).
- Covers
- Roasted iron pyrites
- Pyrite cinders
- Roasted iron sulfide concentrates
- Calcined iron pyrites
- Also under 2601.20
- Residues from sulfuric acid plants
- specific industrial waste products
- iron oxide pigments from pyrite cinders
Codes often confused with 2601.20
Common mistake. Roasted iron pyrites are frequently misclassified under HS code 2502.00, which is the correct code for unroasted iron pyrites. They may also be confused with 2601.11 or 2601.12, which cover non-agglomerated and agglomerated iron ores that have not been specifically identified as roasted pyrites.
Top exporters and importers of HS 260120 (the code used for roasted iron pyrites), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 260120 (the code used for roasted iron pyrites) in UN Comtrade data was Oman, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Mozambique, with 38% 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 260120, not only roasted iron pyrites.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Oman $19M 51% of world exports
- 2 South Africa $12M 33% of world exports
- 3 Fiji $2.8M 7.3% of world exports
World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Mozambique $7.2M 38% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$4.4M 24% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Egypt $2.4M 13% of world imports
World total: $19M 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 roasted iron pyrites
Brazil classifies roasted iron pyrites under NCM 2601.20.00: HS 2601.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about roasted iron pyrites
What is the HS code for Roasted iron pyrites?
The HS code for Roasted iron pyrites is 260120 (Iron pyrites; roasted). The HS code for roasted iron pyrites is 2601.20.
How do I classify Roasted iron pyrites for customs?
Roasted iron pyrites is classified under HS code 260120 — Iron pyrites; roasted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the difference between 2502.00 and 2601.20?
HS code 2502.00 is for raw, unroasted iron pyrites, while 2601.20 is for pyrites that have been roasted to remove sulfur.
Which countries are the top exporters of roasted iron pyrites (HS 260120)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 260120 (the code used for roasted iron pyrites) in UN Comtrade data were Oman ($19M, 51% of world exports), South Africa ($12M) and Fiji ($2.8M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 roasted iron pyrites (HS 260120)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 260120 (the code used for roasted iron pyrites) in UN Comtrade data were Mozambique ($7.2M, 38% of world imports), Vietnam (about $4.4M) and Egypt ($2.4M). World imports 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.
Is the HS code for Roasted iron pyrites the same in all countries?
The base HS code 260120 for Roasted iron pyrites 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 roasted iron pyrites in Brazil?
In Brazil, roasted iron pyrites (HS 260120) is classified under NCM 2601.20.00.