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HTS 2608.00.00Zinc ores and concentrates

What that translates to:Zinc ores and concentrates

Also written 26080000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Zinc ores and concentrates (HTS 2608.00.00) from China owe 25% in total duties as of Oct 1, 2026: no regular duty plus a 25% 2024 China tariff increases (Section 301).

Total duty rate25%That's $2,500 on a $10,000 shipment.
2024 China tariff increasesSection 301, since Sep 27, 202425%
Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff scheduleFree
Total duty25%
No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).
Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026); USTR, Notice of Modification: China's Acts, Policies and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property and Innovation (four-year review; tariff schedule changes in Annex C, pp. 76601-76609), 89 FR 76581, Sep 18, 2024; HTS 9903.91.01.

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Official description

Zinc ores and concentrates

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash.

Statistical lines

The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

  • 2608.00.0010 (2608000010)Copper content · reported in Cu kg
  • 2608.00.0020 (2608000020)Lead content · reported in Pb kg
  • 2608.00.0030 (2608000030)Zinc content · reported in Zn kg
  • 2608.00.0040 (2608000040)Silver content · reported in Ag g
  • 2608.00.0050 (2608000050)Gold content · reported in Au g

What changed for this code

Questions about HTS 2608.00.00

What is the duty rate for HTS 2608.00.00?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Goods from China owe 25% in total as of Oct 1, 2026, including any additional tariffs. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 2608.00.00 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 2 countries and territories as of Oct 1, 2026: China, Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 2608.00.00 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 2608.00.00 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

HTSLookup shows the duties CBP collects on this code by country of origin. Antidumping or countervailing duties may also apply to some exporters; they're set per company and aren't shown.