U.S. imports of tungsten ores and concentrates (HS 261100) totaled $30.2M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTungsten ores and concentrates — classified at the US level as either crude ores (2611003000) or processed concentrates (2611006000) — are a strategic mineral input for cemented carbide cutting tools, high-speed steel, and specialty alloys used in defense and aerospace applications. Imports under this heading are subject to Section 301 tariffs when originating from China, making supplier diversification a priority for US manufacturers. Bolivia and Spain lead recorded US imports under this heading, with Portugal, Mongolia, and Rwanda also among notable sources.
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No. The US schedule separates crude tungsten ores (2611003000) from tungsten concentrates (2611006000). The distinction matters because concentrates have undergone beneficiation to increase tungsten content, and the two forms may carry different duty treatment depending on origin.
Bolivia and Spain are the leading suppliers under heading 261100, followed by Portugal, Mongolia, and Rwanda. Importers sourcing from China should be aware that tungsten ores and concentrates of Chinese origin may be subject to Section 301 tariffs.
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Imports
$30.2M
from 12 countries · YTD: $74.2M
Exports
$12.2M
Deficit of $18.0M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $18.0M (net importer)
YTD: $74.2M imported (April 2026)
25 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
URANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS 261210
AGGLOMERATED IRON ORES
HS 260112
MOLYBDENUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES NOT ROASTED
HS 261390
ASH AND RESIDUES NESOI, CONTAINING METALS NESOI
HS 262099
TITANIUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES
HS 261400
MOLYBDENUM ORES AND CONCENTRATES ROASTED
HS 261310
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.