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U.S. imports of non-agglomerated iron ores & concentrates (HS 260111) totaled $183K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Non-Agglomerated Iron Ores & Concentrates imports of $183K in April 2026 ran 52% below the year-to-date monthly average of $380K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNon-agglomerated iron ores and concentrates — those not yet formed into pellets or sinter — serve as primary feedstock for blast furnaces and direct-reduction steelmaking, and are classified across three US tariff lines distinguishing concentrates (2601110030), coarse ore (2601110060), and non-coarse ore (2601110090). Sweden and Chile are the leading suppliers to the US under this heading, with Australia and South Africa also significant sources, reflecting the global nature of iron ore trade and the importance of grade and moisture specifications in purchase contracts. Particle size, iron content, and the presence of deleterious elements such as phosphorus and sulfur are the key specification variables that drive both pricing and classification decisions.
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Concentrates (2601110030) have undergone beneficiation to raise iron content, typically by magnetic separation or flotation. Coarse ore (2601110060) refers to run-of-mine or crushed ore above a defined particle-size threshold, while non-coarse ore (2601110090) covers finer-grained material that has not been concentrated. The distinction affects both classification and the applicable duty rate, so laboratory particle-size and processing documentation should accompany the entry.
Iron ore itself is not currently subject to Section 232 steel tariffs, which apply to steel mill products rather than raw ores. However, importers should verify at the time of entry whether any antidumping or countervailing duty orders cover the specific origin, as trade-remedy coverage can change. Consulting a licensed customs broker before shipment is advisable.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | -- | $9.6M | +$9.6M |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $183K | -- | -$183K |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | -- | -- |
| CANADA | -- | -- | -- |
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2601110030 | IRON ORE NONAGGLOMERATED CONCENTRATES | $183K | 0.00% |
IRON ORE NONAGGLOMERATED CONCENTRATES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2601110030 | IRON ORE NONAGGLOMERATED CONCENTRATES | $9.6M |
IRON ORE NONAGGLOMERATED CONCENTRATES
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | -- | $9.6M | +$9.6M |
| Louisiana | $183K | -- | -$183K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | -- | $9.6M | +$9.6M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $183K | -- | -$183K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | -- | -- |