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U.S. imports of titanium ores and concentrates (HS 261400) totaled $41.9M in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Titanium Ores and Concentrates imports of $41.9M in April 2026 ran 126% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.6M.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADAGASCAR | $27.2M | -- | -$27.2M |
| MOZAMBIQUE | $10.9M | -- | -$10.9M |
| SOUTH AFRICA | $3.4M | -- | -$3.4M |
| MALAYSIA | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| AUSTRALIA | $335K | -- | -$335K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2614006020 | ILMENITE AND ILMENITE SAND | $38.1M | -- |
| 2614006040 | TITANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES, NESOI | $3.9M | -- |
| 2614003000 | SYNTHETIC RUTILE | $0 | -- |
ILMENITE AND ILMENITE SAND
TITANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES, NESOI
SYNTHETIC RUTILE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2614000000 | TITANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES | $1.3M |
TITANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES
1.3M kg
AGGLOMERATED IRON ORES
HS 260112
MOLYBDENUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES NOT ROASTED
HS 261390
TUNGSTEN ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS 261100
ASH AND RESIDUES NESOI, CONTAINING METALS NESOI
HS 262099
URANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS 261210
GRANULATED SLAG FR IRON OR STEEL MANUFACTURE
HS 261800
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $38.1M | -- | -$38.1M |
| Oklahoma | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |
| Texas | $1.3M | $106K | -$1.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GULFPORT, MS | $19.6M | -- | -$19.6M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $18.5M | -- | -$18.5M |
| MOBILE, AL | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |