U.S. exports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates (HS 261510) totaled $3.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates paid $250K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.51% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Zirconium Ores and Concentrates imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 162% above the year-to-date monthly average of $761K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataZircon sand — the dominant commercial form of zirconium ore — is a co-product of heavy mineral sand mining and serves as the primary feedstock for zirconium chemicals, refractory ceramics, and nuclear-grade zirconium metal. Australia is the leading US supplier under this heading, consistent with its position as the world's largest zircon producer, with Russia and Senegal also contributing to US import flows. All US imports enter under the single line 2615100000, so grade and end-use specifications rather than tariff subdivisions drive commercial differentiation.
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Zircon sand naturally contains trace levels of uranium and thorium, classifying it as a Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). While US Customs does not impose a specific admissibility review for NORM at entry, buyers and processors may be subject to NRC or state radiation control regulations depending on end use and processing volume. Importers should consult with a licensed customs broker and verify applicable NRC licensing requirements before importing.
Zirconium ores and concentrates fall under heading 2615 (specifically 2615100000), while hafnium — which occurs naturally alongside zirconium in zircon sand — is classified separately once isolated. Crude zircon sand containing incidental hafnium is still classified as a zirconium ore; only separated hafnium compounds or metal would move to a different heading.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2615
Subheading 261510 · $3.5M of $3.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $7.0M of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates and exported $46.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2615100000 | Zirconium Ores and Concentrates | $2.0M | 12.51% | 100.00% | $250K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2615100000 | Zirconium Ores and Concentrates | $3.5M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Belgium together take 54% of it.
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duty collected equals 12.51% of imports for consumption.