European Union tariff line 2620 60 00 00: Containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds
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Key facts
- Tariff line
- 2620 60 00 00
- Covers
- Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds
- Duty (MFN)
- 0%
- Preferential rates
- From 0% (2 programmes or origins)
- Additional duties
- None recorded
- Restrictions
- None recorded
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union
- VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff
- European Union
- HS subheading
- 2620.60
Summary
In the European Union tariff, line 2620 60 00 00 covers slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds. The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. It falls under HS subheading 2620.60 in heading 26.20 (chapter 26).
What this line covers
In the European Union tariff, line 2620 60 00 00 covers slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds.
Its legal text is “Containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds”.
How it is structured
It falls under HS subheading 2620.60 in heading 26.20 (chapter 26). The first six digits are the Harmonized System code; the 4 digits after them are added by the European Union tariff.
- Chapter 26
- Ores, slag and ash
- Heading 26.20
- Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds
- Line 2620 60 00 00
- Containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds
Duty
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%.
The rate is published on 2620 00 00 00.
Duty-free entry applies to goods from the United Kingdom and the United States.
| Preferential rate | Programme or origin |
|---|---|
| 0% | United Kingdom (GB) |
| 0% | United States (US) |
Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union
The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.
In other countries
National tariff lines under 2620.60 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States2 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does tariff line 2620 60 00 00 cover in the European Union tariff?
In the European Union tariff, line 2620 60 00 00 covers slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, containing arsenic, mercury, thallium or their mixtures, of a kind used for the extraction of arsenic or those metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds.
What is the general (MFN) duty on 2620 60 00 00 in the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty rate is 0%. The rate is published on 2620 00 00 00.
Which preferential rates apply to 2620 60 00 00?
Duty-free entry applies to goods from the United Kingdom and the United States.
Sources and updates
The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.