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U.S. imports of non-agglomerated iron ores & concentrates (HS 260111) totaled $8.3M in July 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Non-Agglomerated Iron Ores & Concentrates paid $670K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.3% on $8.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Agglomerated Iron Ores & Concentrates imports of $8.3M in July 2026 ran 158% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.2M.
Last updated: July 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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2601110090 | Iron Ore Nonagglomerated not Coarse | $8.3M | 8.11% | 97.09% | $670K |
| 2601110030 | Iron Ore Nonagglomerated Concentrates | $0 | -- | -- | -- |
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$8.3MYoY · Pro
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$0YoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Sweden and Australia together supply 97% of it.
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rate provision · imports
2.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.11%.