HTSUS, United States
2609.00.00.00
Tin ores and concentrates
Classification path
- Tin ores and concentrates
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- Free
- Unit of quantity
- t, Sn t
About heading 2609
Tin ores and concentrates
Heading 2609 covers tin ores and concentrates. It has a single declarable line, 2609.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free. The heading does not cover refined tin metal, tin scrap, or tin ash and residues.
Full guide to heading 2609Products in this heading
- Tin ore
- Cassiterite ore
- Tin ore concentrates
- Cassiterite concentrates
- Tin ore fines
- Tin-bearing gravity concentrates
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for tin ore?
Tin ore is classified under 2609.00.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on tin ore concentrates?
Tin ore concentrates enter under 2609.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify cassiterite ore?
Classify cassiterite ore as tin ore under 2609.00.00.00; the general (MFN) rate is Free when it is an ore or concentrate rather than refined tin metal.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.