U.S. exports of Titanium Ores and Concentrates (HS 261400) totaled $2.0M in August 2026.
Titanium Ores and Concentrates imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 93% below the year-to-date monthly average of $14.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIlmenite, synthetic rutile, and natural rutile are the three principal mineral forms traded under this heading, and the US tariff schedule distinguishes them: synthetic rutile has its own line (2614003000), ilmenite and ilmenite sand are captured at 2614006020, and other titanium ores and concentrates fall under 2614006040. Madagascar and South Africa are the leading US suppliers, both major producers of heavy mineral sands from coastal placer deposits. The titanium pigment and aerospace sponge industries are the primary downstream consumers, making grade purity and TiO₂ content the critical commercial specifications.
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Synthetic rutile — produced by upgrading ilmenite through chemical or thermal processes to raise TiO₂ content — is specifically enumerated at 2614003000. Natural rutile and other titanium ores not separately described fall under 2614006040. The processing method and resulting TiO₂ grade are the key classification determinants.
The dominant end use is titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigment production for paints, coatings, and plastics, which consumes ilmenite and lower-grade feedstocks. High-purity rutile feeds the production of titanium sponge metal for aerospace and defense applications. The grade and mineral form of the imported material largely determines which downstream market it serves.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2614
Subheading 261400 · $2.0M of $2.0M
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Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $211.8M of Titanium Ores and Concentrates and exported $26.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Malaysia and Mexico together take 88% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2614006020 | Ilmenite and Ilmenite Sand | $855K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2614006040 | Titanium Ores and Concentrates, NESOI | $204K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2614003000 | Synthetic Rutile | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2614000000 | Titanium Ores and Concentrates | $2.0M |
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.