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HS code for platinum ores and concentrate
2616
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “platinum ores and concentrate” points to heading 2616: precious-metal ores and concentrates. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 2616 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 2616 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 2616 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines 
USA specific or compound duty General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 3.6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 1.8% 
Argentina Free – 3.6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 2.4% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 24 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for platinum ores and concentrate?
Platinum ores and concentrate are classified under 2616 (Precious-metal ores and concentrates) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.