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U.S. imports of agglomerated iron ores & concentrates (HS 260112) totaled $70.5M in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Agglomerated Iron Ores & Concentrates paid $2.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.0% on $33.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Agglomerated Iron Ores & Concentrates imports of $70.5M in April 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $52.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAgglomerated iron ores — principally pellets (2601120030) and other agglomerated forms (2601120090) — are thermally processed to improve reducibility and handling, making them a preferred charge material for both blast furnaces and direct-reduction plants that feed electric arc furnace steelmaking. Brazil dominates US supply under this heading, with Canada also a significant source; Oman has emerged as a notable supplier reflecting investment in pelletizing capacity in the Middle East. Because pellet quality specifications (basicity, compressive strength, reducibility index) vary by end-use, buyers typically negotiate detailed technical standards in long-term supply contracts.
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Pellets are balled and indurated agglomerates classified at 2601120030. Sinter, produced by fusing fine ore on a moving grate, is also an agglomerated form and falls under 2601120090 if it meets the heading's criteria. The key classification question is whether the material has been agglomerated by any process — if so, it belongs in 260112 rather than 260111. Documentation of the production process supports correct classification.
Brazil's large integrated mining and pelletizing operations, particularly in the Iron Quadrangle region, produce high-grade pellets with consistent chemistry suited to US steelmakers' specifications. Proximity via Atlantic shipping routes and established long-term offtake agreements reinforce Brazil's leading position, though supply concentration creates exposure to weather, logistics, and regulatory disruptions at Brazilian ports.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $38.6M | $2.8M | -$35.8M |
| BRAZIL | $31.9M | -- | -$31.9M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $7.9M | +$7.9M |
| GERMANY | -- | -- | -- |
| TURKEY | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601120030 | IRON ORE AND CONCENTRATES, AGGLOMERATED PELLETS | $70.5M | 6.98% | $2.3M |
IRON ORE AND CONCENTRATES, AGGLOMERATED PELLETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2601120030 | IRON ORE AND CONCENTRATES, AGGLOMERATED PELLETS | $10.7M |
| 2601120090 | AGGLOMERATED IRON ORE AND CONCENTRATES, NESOI | $0 |
IRON ORE AND CONCENTRATES, AGGLOMERATED PELLETS
110.1K t
AGGLOMERATED IRON ORE AND CONCENTRATES, NESOI
MOLYBDENUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES NOT ROASTED
HS 261390
TITANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS 261400
TUNGSTEN ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS 261100
ASH AND RESIDUES NESOI, CONTAINING METALS NESOI
HS 262099
URANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS 261210
GRANULATED SLAG FR IRON OR STEEL MANUFACTURE
HS 261800
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $43.5M | $7.9M | -$35.6M |
| Texas | $27.0M | -- | -$27.0M |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $2.8M | +$2.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAMERCY, LA | $43.5M | -- | -$43.5M |
| CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $27.0M | -- | -$27.0M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $7.9M | +$7.9M |