Other ores and concentrates — HTS 2617
Other ores and concentrates
Chapter 26 › Heading 2617
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2617 is a broad product category for “other ores and concentrates.” It generally covers mineral ores and concentrates that are not classified under the more specifically named ore headings elsewhere in Chapter 26. An ore is a naturally occurring mineral material mined for its valuable content; a concentrate is material that has been processed, such as by crushing, screening, washing, or other beneficiation, to increase the proportion of the valuable mineral. The heading does not automatically cover every mineral product, and classification can depend on composition, processing, and intended use.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the heading and then read the subheadings and statistical provisions beneath it. These provisions usually separate products by the principal mineral or metal-bearing material and may distinguish ores from concentrates or identify particular types. Confirm the product’s mineralogical and chemical composition, how it was processed, and the wording of the applicable legal notes and tariff provisions. A customs broker or classification specialist may be needed when the material is mixed, unusually processed, or difficult to identify.
What to check
- Obtain a complete product description, including the principal mineral, metal-bearing content, form, and processing steps.
- Use laboratory or supplier documentation to verify chemical and mineralogical composition; do not rely only on a trade name.
- Read every subordinate heading and statistical suffix under heading 2617, and compare the wording with the actual product.
- Check whether another Chapter 26 heading specifically describes the ore or concentrate before using the “other” category.
- Keep technical specifications, assay results, processing records, and supplier statements to support the classification decision.
HTS heading 2617 summary
Other ores and concentrates is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2617.10.00.00 👉 | Antimony ores and concentrates | Free | — | Free |
| 2617.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2617?
Other ores and concentrates. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.