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U.S. imports of titanium ores and concentrates (HS 261400) totaled $23.8M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Titanium Ores and Concentrates imports of $23.8M in July 2026 ran 43% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.7M.
Last updated: July 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 · $23.8M of $23.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2614006020 | Ilmenite and Ilmenite Sand | $23.4M | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 2614006040 | Titanium Ores and Concentrates, NESOI | $329K | 0.96% | 9.57% | $3K |
| 2614003000 | Synthetic Rutile | $52K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
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 | $2.2M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$23.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Madagascar and Mozambique together supply 98% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.9% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.01%.