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U.S. imports of agglomerated iron ores & concentrates (HS 260112) totaled $54.4M in July 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Agglomerated Iron Ores & Concentrates paid $2.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $23.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Agglomerated Iron Ores & Concentrates imports of $54.4M in July 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $60.9M.
Agglomerated 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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21 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 26
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 2601
Subheading 260112 · $54.4M of $62.7M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$54.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$24.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601120030 | Iron Ore and Concentrates, Agglomerated Pellets | $54.4M | 4.23% | 42.29% | $2.3M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2601120030 | Iron Ore and Concentrates, Agglomerated Pellets | $24.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Brazil and Canada together supply 100% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
37.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 4.23%.