2601.20.00.00 - Roasted iron pyrites

This HTS category specifically covers roasted iron pyrites. Roasted iron pyrites are a form of iron ore that has undergone a roasting process, typically to remove sulfur and other impurities, making them more suitable for smelting into iron. This category is distinct from other iron ores and concentrates that have not undergone this specific roasting treatment.

The primary distinction lies in the physical and chemical transformation achieved through the roasting process. While all items in Chapter 26 relate to ores, slag, and ash, this particular subheading isolates a product prepared through a defined metallurgical step to improve its iron content and reduce undesirable elements. This targeted processing is key for accurate customs classification.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 2601.20.00.00 relies solely on identifying the material as iron pyrites that has been subjected to roasting. Documentation confirming the roasting process or laboratory analysis indicating the removal of sulfur impurities would be essential for proper classification.