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HS code for spent catalytic converters
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “spent catalytic converters” points to heading 2620: slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of iron or steel), containing metals, arsenic or their compounds. 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 2620 into 13 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 2620 covers 13 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 2620 into 14 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Duty rates compared
UK Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 13 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 14 tariff lines 
USA Free – 5% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines · average 0.4% · 2× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 3.6% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 3.2% 
Argentina Free – 3.6% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 3.2% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 13 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 28 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Norway Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for spent catalytic converters?
Spent catalytic converters are classified under 2620 (Slag, ash and residues) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.