HS Code for Vanadium ore

Vanadium ore is classified under HS code 261590. This classification is part of Chapter 26, which covers ores, slag, and ash. Heading 2615 is dedicated to niobium, tantalum, vanadium, or zirconium ores and concentrates. The classification is based on the product being a naturally occurring mineral that has been extracted from the earth but has not undergone chemical transformation. Acceptable processes for materials under this code include crushing, grinding, magnetic separation, and flotation to remove impurities (gangue). The primary requirement is that the essential chemical structure of the vanadium-bearing mineral remains unchanged. Vanadium is often found in minerals like vanadinite, descloizite, and carnotite. Because vanadium is grouped with other rare metals in the Harmonized System, it shares the 2615 heading, with the suffix 90 indicating it is part of the 'other' category within that specific group of ores.

Products Included

• Vanadinite concentrates
• Carnotite ore
• Roscoelite mineral samples
• Vanadium-bearing magnetite concentrates
• Crushed vanadium ore for metallurgical use

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with HS code 282530 (Vanadium oxides and hydroxides). Importers often confuse refined chemical compounds with concentrates. If the material has been chemically leached or precipitated to form a pure oxide, it moves from Chapter 26 to Chapter 28. Additionally, vanadium-bearing slag from steel production is classified under 262099 rather than 261590.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Vanadium ore?

The HS code for Vanadium ore and its concentrates is 261590.

Are vanadium concentrates included in this code?

Yes, concentrates obtained by physical or mechanical processes to remove unwanted minerals are included under 261590.