U.S. exports of Other Nonferrous Metals Exports (End-Use 12290) totaled $1.6B in August 2026, exported to 140 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAluminum, zinc, lead, tin, nickel, and a range of minor and specialty metals — including cobalt, titanium, and rare earth compounds — are captured in this residual nonferrous category, reflecting the breadth of US industrial metal exports beyond copper and precious metals. Several metals in this grouping, notably aluminum and steel derivatives, have been subject to Section 232 trade measures, which can affect reciprocal trade flows and retaliatory tariff exposure for US exporters in certain markets. The category's diversity means that classification precision at the HTS level is essential, as duty treatment and trade-remedy exposure vary significantly by metal and form.
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End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction imports are not shown for this slug.
Aluminum and its derivatives have been subject to Section 232 tariffs on imports into the US, and those measures have prompted retaliatory actions by some trading partners on US exports of aluminum and related products. Exporters of aluminum mill products or scrap should monitor partner-country retaliatory schedules, as these can affect market access and pricing competitiveness.
Mixed shipments should be classified by the predominant metal content at the HTS level, with each distinct metal form reported separately in EEI filings. When a single shipment contains metals that fall under different Schedule B codes, each line item must be reported individually. Consulting a licensed customs broker or freight forwarder familiar with metals classification is advisable for complex mixed-metal consignments.
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Commodity 12290 · $1.6B of $79.1B
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Through August 2026 · exports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.