Import trade restrictions for 2620300000 80
This table contains information on trade restrictions for the import of goods into the EU and the EU into third countries. The table contains information on trade restrictions which are imposed due to customs unions, preferences, tariff quotas, customs unions, veterinary controls, third country duties and non-preferential tariff quotas.
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-01-2002 | 0 % | Third country duty 103 |
 GB | United Kingdom GB | 01-01-2021 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
 US | United States US | 01-07-2026 | 0 % | Tariff preference 142 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 2 EUR | Union handling fee 800 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 01-11-2026 | 3 EUR | Low-value consignment customs duty 107 |
| Origin country | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 BY | Belarus BY | 24-04-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
 RU | Russian Federation RU | 26-07-2026 – 31-12-2027 | Document required banned without it | Import control 762 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 10-02-2023 | Document required banned without it | Import control on REACH 761 |
1011 | ERGA OMNES 1011 | 21-05-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control - waste 755 |
 UA | Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 762 |
| UA | Ukraine UA | 24-06-2026 | Document required banned without it | Import control 760 |
Explanation of trade restrictions
Erga Omnes means "for all".
Third countries are countries that are not part of the EU.
GSP means "Generalised System of Preferences".
GSP Plus means "Generalised System of Preferences Plus".
European Economic Area (EEA) means all EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
OCTs stands for "Overseas Countries and Territories". They are countries and territories that are not part of the EU. More information
CARIFORUM is a regional economic integration organisation comprising 15 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries and the Dominican Republic.
SADC EPA stands for "Southern African Development Community - Economic Partnership Agreement".
Duty means "customs duties".
Estimate the import cost for 262030
An estimate only. The customs value is the price including transport and insurance to the EU border. Excise duties, other fees and producer-specific anti-dumping rates are not included. Preferential rates need valid proof of origin. Country groups and exclusions: TARIC, as of November 2026.
Export measures for 2620300000
What applies when these goods leave the EU: export controls, dual-use and other authorisations, bans per destination and the supplementary unit of the export declaration.
| Destination | Start | Duty / Tax | Legal base Measure type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BY | Belarus BY | 24-10-2025 | Document required banned without it | Export control 766 |
| RU | Russian Federation RU | 26-01-2026 | Document required banned without it | Export control 709 |
1008 | All third countries 1008 | 21-05-2026 | Document required banned without it | Export control - Waste 751 |
| UA | Ukraine UA | 25-02-2025 | Document required banned without it | Export control 709 |
| UA | Ukraine UA | 25-08-2022 | Document required banned without it | Export control 767 |
History
Duty rates and measures for this code over time (yearly snapshots).
Preferential rules of origin for 2620300000
What the goods must meet to count as originating in a partner country and get the preferential duty, per agreement.
Autonomous Trade Preferences (Western Balkans) · Kosovo
EU-Chile Association Agreement · Chile
EU-Colombia/Peru/Ecuador Trade Agreement · Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
EU-Algeria Association Agreement · Algeria
EEA/EFTA agreements (Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Faroe Islands) · Faroe Islands, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland
EU-Egypt Association Agreement · Egypt
EU-Georgia DCFTA · Georgia
Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP, GSP+, EBA) · Armenia, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Syria, Vietnam
EU-Iceland FTA · Iceland
EU-Jordan Association Agreement · Jordan
EU-Korea FTA · South Korea
EU-Central America Association Agreement
EU-Lebanon Association Agreement · Lebanon
EU-Morocco Association Agreement · Morocco
EU-Moldova DCFTA · Moldova
Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention · Albania, Andorra, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Faroe Islands, Iceland, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Palestine, Switzerland, Türkiye
EU-Singapore FTA · Singapore
EU-Tunisia Association Agreement · Tunisia
EU-Ukraine DCFTA · Ukraine
Ores, slag and ash / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product
EPA CARIFORUM
EU Market Access Regulation (EPA) · Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya
EPA Pacific · Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands
EU-Israel Association Agreement · Israel
EU-Mexico Global Agreement · Mexico
EU-Palestine Interim Association Agreement · Palestine
EPA SADC · South Africa
Ores, slag and ash / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
EU-Canada CETA · Canada
A change from any other heading.
EPA Eastern and Southern Africa
Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes; except for: / or: Manufacture in which all the materials used are classified within a heading other than that of the product
EU-Japan EPA · Japan
CTH
EU-Viet Nam FTA · Vietnam
Ores, slag and ash. / or: Manufacture from materials of any heading, except that of the product.
Source: European Commission, Access2Markets (CC BY 4.0, shortened). The text of the agreement prevails. Access2Markets
Legal and explanatory notes for 2620300000
Notes to chapter 26
Notes 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) slag or similar industrial waste prepared as macadam (heading 2517); (b) natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite), whether or not calcined (heading 2519); (c) sludges from the storage tanks of petroleum oils, consisting mainly of such oils (heading 2710); (d) basic slag of Chapter 31; (e) slag wool, rock wool or similar mineral wools (heading 6806); (f) waste or scrap of precious metal or of metal clad with precious metal; other waste or scrap containing precious metal or precious-metal compounds, of a kind used principally for the recovery of precious metal (heading 7112 or 8549); or (g) copper, nickel or cobalt mattes produced by any process of smelting (Section XV). 2. For the purposes of headings 2601 to 2617, the term ‘ores’ means minerals of mineralogical species actually used in the metallurgical industry for the extraction of mercury, of the metals of heading 2844 or of the metals of Section XIV or XV, even if they are intended for non-metallurgical purposes. Headings 2601 to 2617 do not, however, include minerals which have been submitted to processes not normal to the metallurgical industry. 3. Heading 2620 applies only to: (a) slag, ash and residues of a kind used in industry either for the extraction of metals or as a basis for the manufacture of chemical compounds of metals, excluding ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste (heading 2621); and (b) slag, ash and residues containing arsenic, whether or not containing metals, of a kind used either for the extraction of arsenic or metals or for the manufacture of their chemical compounds. Subheading notes 1. For the purposes of subheading 2620 21, ‘leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges’ mean sludges obtained from storage tanks of leaded gasoline and leaded anti-knock compounds (for example, tetraethyl lead), and consisting essentially of lead, lead compounds and iron oxide. 2. Slag, ash and residues 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, are to be classified in subheading 2620 60.
Sources: Combined Nomenclature 2026, Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (CELEX 32025R1926), and the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature (CELEX 02019XC0329(02)-20260213). The section and chapter notes are legally binding; the explanatory notes are guidance. EUR-Lex
Restrictions and flags for 262030
- Russia sanctions: import ban Regulation (EU) No 833/2014, Annex XXI 2620
Art. 3i, goods generating significant revenue for Russia
Read the act on EUR-Lex
For orientation only. Check the act before you rely on a flag; thresholds, derogations and exceptions are not shown in full.
EU trade in 2025 for 262030
- Extra-EU imports
- €115.1M
- 52,534 t
- Extra-EU exports
- €8.6M
Top origin countries by import value
- United States €54M
- United Kingdom €8.5M
Japan €7.9M
South Africa €6.8M
Brazil €6.6M
CN8 codes below this code: 1. Source: Eurostat, Comext, CC BY 4.0, processed by hscode.info. Confidential trade is not allocated to codes.
UK import duty for 262030
- 0%
Third-country duties of all UK commodity codes under this HS subheading. Source: UK Department for Business and Trade, as of Nov 2, 2026. The UK tariff differs from the EU tariff.
Import VAT in the EU
- Austria 20 %
- Belgium 21 %
- Bulgaria 20 %
- Croatia 25 %
- Cyprus 19 %
- Czechia 21 %
- Denmark 25 %
- Estonia 24 %
- Finland 25.5 %
- France 20 %
- Germany 19 %
- Greece 24 %
- Hungary 27 %
- Ireland 23 %
- Italy 22 %
- Latvia 21 %
- Lithuania 21 %
- Luxembourg 17 %
- Malta 18 %
- Netherlands 21 %
- Poland 23 %
- Portugal 23 %
- Romania 21 %
- Slovakia 23 %
- Slovenia 22 %
- Spain 21 %
- Sweden 25 %
Standard rate per member state, on the customs value, the duty and transport to the destination. Reduced rates often depend on the use or the buyer and apply only where the country provides them for these goods. Source: European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database, as of Nov 2, 2026.
Rules of origin
Preferential rules of origin for subheading 262030 depend on the trade agreement. The Commission publishes them in Access2Markets.
Rules of origin on Access2MarketsInformation
When importing or exporting "Containing mainly copper", it is crucial to have the correct HS code or TARIC code. The HS code 2620300000 80 serves as the standard code for this product, ensuring that the appropriate duties and taxes are applied when crossing international borders.
To ensure your business transactions run smoothly when importing or exporting "Containing mainly copper", consider the following points:
- Inform yourself about the specific import and export regulations in the countries involved. This includes possible restrictions, taxes, and duties applicable to "Containing mainly copper".
- Check if any additional licenses, permits, or certificates are required to import "Containing mainly copper" into the destination country or export it from the country of origin.
- Make sure your trading partners have valid identification numbers, such as EORI numbers (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) in the EU, to streamline trade and minimize delays.
- Ensure that all trade- and customs-related documents (such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and insurance policies) are accurately completed and adhere to the respective national regulations.
- Keep an eye on the current exchange rates, as well as packaging, shipping, and insurance costs, to accurately calculate trade costs.
In summary, the HS code or TARIC code for "Containing mainly copper" is 2620300000 80. Make sure you accurately use this code in all your trade and customs documents to guarantee smooth and hassle-free transactions. With these tips, you'll be better prepared for the challenges of international trade and can successfully import and export "Containing mainly copper".
HS Code structure
1. Chapter
There are 21 different sections, which are divided into 96 chapters. Exceptional chapters include chapter 77, which is reserved for future use, chapters 98 and 99, which are limited at national level, and chapter 99, which is a specific code for temporary changes. In the example above, chapter 26 was selected for ores, slag and ash
2. Heading
The heading determines the specific category within a certain chapter. In the example above, the 20 refers to Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds.
3. Subheading
The last two digits of the international harmonized code are more specific and define subcategories of products. In the example above, the 30 refers to Containing mainly copper.
HS Code tree structure
2600000000 80
Chapter ORES, SLAG AND ASH
2620000000 80
Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds
2620110000 10
- Containing mainly zinc
2620110000 80
- - Hard zinc spelter
2620190000 80
- - Other
2620210000 10
- Containing mainly lead
2620210000 80
- - Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges
2620290000 80
- - Other
2620300000 80
- Containing mainly copper
2620400000 80
- Containing mainly aluminium
2620600000 80
- 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
2620910000 10
- Other
2620910000 80
- - Containing antimony, beryllium, cadmium, chromium or their mixtures
2620990000 80
- - Other
2620991000 80
- - - Containing mainly nickel
2620992000 80
- - - Containing mainly niobium or tantalum
2620994000 80
- - - Containing mainly tin
2620996000 80
- - - Containing mainly titanium
2620999500 80
- - - Other