Subheading · Chapter 26 · Heading 2619
2619.00: Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel
Subheading 2619.00 belongs to heading 2619 (slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the…) in chapter 26.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 2619 00 20 00 Waste suitable for the recovery of iron or manganese Free
- 2619 00 95 00 Waste suitable for the extraction of vanadium Free
- 2619 00 97 00 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control - Waste
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/590
- Documents
- C672 Information document accompanying shipments of waste as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 18 and Annex VII
- C669 Notification document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 - Article 5 and Annex IA
- Y923 Product not subjected to the provisions of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157
- C670 Movement document as mentioned in Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 – Article 5 and Annex IB
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands | £46k | 64.9% | — |
 Germany | £22k | 31% | -23.7% |
 United States | £3k | 4.2% | — |
Same subheading in other tariffs
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$6m+US$19m+> US$33m
Exports: 87
- India: US$73m
- Russia: US$36m
- United Arab Emirates: US$33m
- Türkiye: US$32m
- Taiwan: US$30m
- United States: US$30m
- Egypt: US$28m
- Hungary: US$20m
- Germany: US$19m
- France: US$18m
- Pakistan: US$18m
- Mexico: US$17m
- Belgium: US$16m
- China: US$13m
- Netherlands: US$12m
- South Korea: US$11m
- Thailand: US$10m
- Canada: US$9m
- Serbia: US$9m
- Japan: US$9m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$8m
- Saudi Arabia: US$6m
- Indonesia: US$5m
- Ukraine: US$5m
- Oman: US$5m
- Kazakhstan: US$4m
- South Africa: US$4m
- Norway: US$4m
- United Kingdom: US$4m
- Portugal: US$4m
- Morocco: US$4m
- Iceland: US$4m
- Austria: US$3m
- Sweden: US$3m
- Kuwait: US$3m
- Philippines: US$3m
- Italy: US$2m
- Switzerland: US$2m
- Ecuador: US$2m
- Czechia: US$2m
- New Zealand: US$2m
- Slovakia: US$2m
- Qatar: US$2m
- Algeria: US$2m
- Peru: US$2m
- Spain: US$2m
- Romania: US$2m
- Luxembourg: US$1m
- Finland: US$1m
- Israel: US$1m
- Bahrain: US$1m
- Poland: US$1m
- Bangladesh: US$1m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- El Salvador: US$893k
- Denmark: US$765k
- Slovenia: US$750k
- Sri Lanka: US$715k
- Greece: US$502k
- Singapore: US$497k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$308kUS$308k+US$4m+US$11m+> US$43m
Imports: 108
- Malaysia: US$135m
- Indonesia: US$61m
- Germany: US$50m
- Japan: US$43m
- Philippines: US$33m
- Romania: US$31m
- Belgium: US$17m
- France: US$15m
- South Korea: US$13m
- United States: US$11m
- Norway: US$11m
- Spain: US$9m
- Thailand: US$8m
- Austria: US$7m
- India: US$7m
- Vietnam: US$7m
- Macao SAR China: US$7m
- Poland: US$6m
- Sweden: US$6m
- Pakistan: US$6m
- South Africa: US$6m
- China: US$6m
- Netherlands: US$5m
- Canada: US$4m
- Bulgaria: US$4m
- United Kingdom: US$4m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$4m
- Mexico: US$4m
- Italy: US$3m
- Russia: US$3m
- Iceland: US$3m
- Ukraine: US$3m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Saudi Arabia: US$2m
- Luxembourg: US$2m
- Georgia: US$1m
- Israel: US$1m
- Czechia: US$1m
- Hungary: US$965k
- Tanzania: US$889k
- Croatia: US$850k
- Angola: US$759k
- Ireland: US$644k
- Latvia: US$624k
- Taiwan: US$536k
- New Zealand: US$461k
- Singapore: US$442k
- Switzerland: US$418k
- Denmark: US$388k
- Slovenia: US$361k
- Slovakia: US$308k
- Brazil: US$247k
- Algeria: US$227k
- Peru: US$207k
- Maldives: US$195k
- Serbia: US$149k
- Zimbabwe: US$147k
- Kazakhstan: US$127k
- Paraguay: US$124k
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India | US$73m | 13.2% |
| 2 |  Russia | US$36m | 6.5% |
| 3 |  United Arab Emirates | US$33m | 6% |
| 4 |  Türkiye | US$32m | 5.8% |
| 5 |  Taiwan | US$30m | 5.5% |
| 6 | United States | US$30m | 5.4% |
| 7 |  Egypt | US$28m | 5.1% |
| 8 |  Hungary | US$20m | 3.7% |
| 9 | Germany | US$19m | 3.5% |
| 10 |  France | US$18m | 3.2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Malaysia | US$135m | 24.4% |
| 2 |  Indonesia | US$61m | 11.1% |
| 3 | Germany | US$50m | 9.1% |
| 4 |  Japan | US$43m | 7.7% |
| 5 |  Philippines | US$33m | 6% |
| 6 |  Romania | US$31m | 5.7% |
| 7 |  Belgium | US$17m | 3% |
| 8 | France | US$15m | 2.7% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$13m | 2.4% |
| 10 | United States | US$11m | 2% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 2
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
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Anti-dumping · Applies from: CELEX 32026R1794 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 2619.00 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 2619.00 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
156 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free.
Imports of these goods into the UK came to £71k between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 147% on the year before); Netherlands supplied 65%, followed by Germany.
In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$553m (−15.1% year on year).
The largest exporter was India (US$73m), followed by Russia.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel?
Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron or steel fall under HS subheading 2619.00, part of heading 2619, in section V of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on slag, dross (other than granulated slag)… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 2619.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on slag, dross (other than granulated slag)… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2619.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most slag, dross (other than granulated slag)…?
India, with US$73m in 2024 (13.2% of world exports).
Which countries can export these goods to the UK duty-free?
156 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, CARIFORUM. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import these goods from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Netherlands (65%), Germany (31%) and United States (4%), out of total imports of £71k.