U.S. exports of Ores and Concentrates, Not Elsewhere Specified (HS 261790) totaled $152K in August 2026.
Importers of Ores and Concentrates, Not Elsewhere Specified paid $2K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.84% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ores and Concentrates, Not Elsewhere Specified imports of $84K in August 2026 ran 177% above the year-to-date monthly average of $30K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMineral ores and concentrates that do not fall under any other specific HS heading are classified here — a catch-all for less common metallic and non-metallic raw materials entering US commerce. Ecuador and New Zealand are the leading suppliers, followed by South Korea, Ukraine, and Germany, reflecting a diverse range of mineral types and origins. Importers should verify that the material genuinely falls outside named ore headings (e.g., iron, copper, nickel) before classifying under 2617900000 or 2617900060, as misclassification risk is elevated for residual categories. Correct classification often requires laboratory assay data to confirm the principal metal content.
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Classification under 261790 is appropriate only when the material does not meet the description of any named ore or concentrate heading (e.g., iron ore under 2601, copper ore under 2603). A laboratory assay identifying the principal metal content is typically required to make this determination, and consultation with a licensed customs broker is advisable given the residual nature of this heading.
Importers generally need a commercial invoice, packing list, and a certificate of analysis or assay report confirming mineral composition. Depending on the specific material, export permits from the country of origin or US import permits may also be required, particularly for materials containing regulated substances.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2617
Subheading 261790 · $152K of $165K
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2617900060 | Ores and Concentrates NESOI | $84K | 2.84% | 23.33% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2617900000 | Ores and Concentrates, NESOI | $152K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Japan together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
76.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 2.84% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
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$84KYoY · free account
Exports
$152KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $278K of Ores and Concentrates, Not Elsewhere Specified and exported $620K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.