HS 2601.12Metals · Germany

HS Code for Iron Ore Pellets - Import into Germany

Duty and tax snapshot for importing metals (HS 2601.12) into Germany. Typical MFN duty ~0%, USt 19% on CIF + duty. Decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and preferential status with your broker.

Typical duty

USt

19%

Total taxes / CIF

19.0%

Worked landed-cost example

USD 200,000 FOB parcel of metals (HS 2601.12) shipped to Germany.

FOB valueUSD 200,000

Origin chargesUSD 3,000

FreightUSD 16,000

InsuranceUSD 1,000

CIFUSD 220,000

Import duty @ 0%USD 0

USt @ 19%USD 41,800

Destination inlandUSD 4,000

Landed cost ≈ USD 265,800

Run your own numbers in the Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

Sample HS codes

Code	Description
2601.12	Agglomerated iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites
2601.11	Non-agglomerated (fines and lump)

Germany duty regime

EU Common External Tariff (TARIC) - identical across all 27 member states. Preferential rates under 45+ EU FTAs (EU-Japan, EU-Korea, EU-Vietnam, EU-Canada CETA, EU-UK TCA). Anti-dumping and countervailing duties published by DG Trade. CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) applies from 2026 to steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity, hydrogen.

Customs notes

· EU customs uses 10-digit TARIC codes (8-digit CN + 2 EU statistical). Aligned to WCO HS at 6 digits.
· ATLAS is Germany's national import/export declaration system. Every import needs an EORI number.
· Customs value follows the Union Customs Code (Regulation 952/2013) - transaction value with prescribed adjustments.
· CBAM reporting is live since Oct 2023; financial adjustment from 1 Jan 2026 for CBAM goods. Importers must declare embedded emissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical import duty on metals (HS 2601.12) into Germany?

Germany applies an MFN duty of about 0% on HS chapter 2601.12 at the 6-digit line. National tariff schedules add 2–4 further digits, so the exact rate can shift once you confirm the 8- or 10-digit code. Preferential rates under FTAs (EU Common External Tariff (TARIC) - identical across all 27 member states) may reduce this to 0% for qualifying origins.

How is USt calculated on imports of metals in Germany?

Germany charges USt at 19% on the CIF value plus duty. EU CET; 19% USt on CIF + duty

What is the landed cost of a USD 200,000 FOB shipment of metals into Germany?

On a USD 200,000 FOB parcel with ~8% freight and 0.5% insurance, CIF works out to USD 220,000. Applying 0% duty and 19% USt brings total taxes to about USD 41,800 (~19.0% of CIF). Landed at buyer's warehouse ≈ USD 265,800.

Which HS code should I use for metals in Germany?

Start with the 6-digit international HS heading - for example 2601.12 (Agglomerated iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites). Germany customs then requires the full national code (8- to 10-digit national tariff line). Confirm the exact line with your licensed customs broker before filing.

Which Incoterm is best for shipping metals to Germany?

Most importers into Germany prefer CIF or CFR for sea freight so the seller arranges main-carriage transport, while retaining control of destination clearance. DDP shifts import duty and USt to the seller - attractive to buyers but often priced with a risk premium. Compare all 11 Incoterms with our Landed Cost by HS & Country tool.

What documents does Germany customs need to clear HS 2601.12?

EU customs uses 10-digit TARIC codes (8-digit CN + 2 EU statistical). Aligned to WCO HS at 6 digits. Regulated commodities may also require a health certificate, phytosanitary certificate or import licence depending on the exact HS line.