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U.S. imports of tungsten ores and concentrates (HS 261100) totaled $30.2M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Tungsten Ores and Concentrates paid $145K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.7% on $21.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Tungsten Ores and Concentrates imports of $30.2M in April 2026 ran 63% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.6M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTungsten ores and concentrates enter the US under two distinct 10-digit lines — crude ores (2611003000) and processed concentrates (2611006000) — a split that matters because concentrates command higher value and may face different trade-remedy scrutiny as the US seeks to reduce dependence on Chinese tungsten supply chains. Bolivia leads US imports under this heading, followed by Spain and Portugal, reflecting active wolframite and scheelite mining operations in those countries. Tungsten's designation as a critical mineral has heightened regulatory attention, and importers should track any Section 232 or other national-security trade measures that may be applied to this supply chain.
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Tungsten ores (2611003000) are materials as extracted or minimally processed, while tungsten concentrates (2611006000) have undergone beneficiation — typically gravity separation or flotation — to increase the tungsten trioxide content. The degree of processing and the resulting WO₃ grade are the key factors a customs broker will use to assign the correct line.
As of recent trade policy developments, tungsten has been identified as a critical mineral of strategic concern. Importers should consult a licensed customs broker and monitor Federal Register notices for any Section 232 investigations or other trade-remedy actions that could affect duty rates or import conditions.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2611006000 | TUNGSTEN CONCENTRATES | $30.2M | 0.68% | $145K |
| 2611003000 | TUNGSTEN ORES | $2K | -- | -- |
TUNGSTEN CONCENTRATES
TUNGSTEN ORES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2611000000 | TUNGSTEN ORES AND CONCENTRATES | $12.2M |
TUNGSTEN ORES AND CONCENTRATES
634.4K kg
AGGLOMERATED IRON ORES
HS 260112
MOLYBDENUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES NOT ROASTED
HS 261390
TITANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS 261400
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -- | $11.2M | +$11.2M |
| Pennsylvania | $9.9M | $144K | -$9.7M |
| New York | $6.2M | -- | -$6.2M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $12.4M | -- | -$12.4M |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $11.2M | +$11.2M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $5.7M | -- | -$5.7M |