HS Chapter 26 · Average MFN duty rates across 12 countries · 1,000 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29
Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Ores, slag and ash (HS Chapter 26). These are the standard rates applied to WTO members without a preferential trade agreement.
| Country | Avg. MFN Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| India | 22.2% | |
| UAE | 5.0% | |
| Brazil | 2.0% | |
| Thailand | 0.5% | |
| United States | 0.1% | |
| South Africa | 0.0% | |
| Australia | 0.0% | |
| China | 0.0% | |
| France | 0.0% | |
| United Kingdom | 0.0% | |
| Germany | 0.0% | |
| Mexico | 0.0% |
MFN rates for the most traded subheadings in Chapter 26. Rates vary significantly within a chapter. Always verify at the 8 or 10-digit commodity code level for your specific product.
| HS Code | Description | IN | GB | US | CN | DE | BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260111 | 13.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 260112 | 13.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 260120 | 13.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 261210 | 13.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 261220 | 13.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 261310 | 13.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 261390 | 17.8¢/kg on molybdenum content | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 260200 | 13.4% | 2.5% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 2.0% |
| 260300 | 1.7¢/kg on lead content | 2.5% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 2.0% |
| 260400 | 13.4% | 0.0% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 2.0% |
| 260500 | 13.4% | 2.5% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 2.0% |
| 260600 | 13.4% | 2.5% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 2.0% |
| 260700 | 1.1¢/kg on lead content | 2.5% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 2.0% |
| 260800 | 13.4% | 2.5% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 2.0% |
| 260900 | 13.4% | 2.5% | - | 0.0% | - | - | 2.0% |
These trade agreements reduce or eliminate duty on Chapter 26 goods. Using the correct FTA certificate of origin can significantly reduce landed costs.
| HS Code | Route | Agreement | Rate | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 260111 | UAE → India | IN-AE-CEPA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | Australia → India | IN-AU-ECTA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | United Kingdom → India | IN-UK-ECTA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | KR → India | IN-KR-CEPA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | Mauritius → India | IN-MU-CECPA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | Oman → India | IN-OM-CEPA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | Philippines → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | SG → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | SG → India | IN-SG-CECA | Save 60.0% | |
| 260111 | Thailand → India | IN-ASEAN-CECA | Save 60.0% |
In addition to customs duty, these indirect taxes apply at the border. Rates shown are the standard rate. Reduced or zero rates may apply for specific subheadings.
| Country | Tax Type | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | VAT | 5% |
| Australia | GST | 10% |
| Brazil | IPI | 0% |
| China | VAT | 13% |
| United Kingdom | VAT | 20% |
| India | GST | 5% |
| Mexico | VAT | 16% |
| Thailand | VAT | 7% |
| South Africa | VAT | 15% |
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Calculate free →Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP, SARS), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official government gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Specific duty components (per-unit duties) are not shown in percentage comparisons. Always verify rates with the relevant customs authority before making commercial decisions.