Chapter 26 · Section V

HSN Code Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash

Rate distribution

Code	Description	GST rate
2601	Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites	18%
2602	Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous	18%
2603	Copper ores and concertrates	18%
2604	Nickel ores and concentrates	18%
2605	Cobalt ores and concentrates	18%
2606	Aluminium ores and concentrates	18%
2607	Lead ores and concentrates	18%
2608	Zinc ores and concentrates	18%
2609	Tin ores and concentrates	18%
2610	Chromium ores and concentrates	18%
2611	Tungsten ores and concentrates	5%
2612	Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates	5%
2613	Molybdenum ores and concentrates	5%
2614	Titanium ores and concentrates	5%
2615	Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores	5%
2616	Precious metal ores and concentrates	5%
2617	Other ores and concentrates — ores, slag and ash	5%
2618	Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron	5%
2619	Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings	Varies
2620	Slag, ash and residues	18%
2621	Other slag and ash, inlcuding seaweed ash (kelp),ash	Varies

Rates as per Notification No. 9/2025-Central Tax (Rate), as amended, as of 7 October 2026. For guidance only — verify with your tax advisor.