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U.S. exports of industrial sand mining (NAICS 212322) totaled $23.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Industrial Sand Mining paid $156K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Industrial Sand Mining imports of $4.8M in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.3M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataHigh-purity silica sand — distinguished from construction-grade aggregate by its SiO₂ content, grain roundness, and size uniformity — serves as a critical input for glass manufacturing, hydraulic fracturing (frac sand), foundry casting, and specialty coatings. Frac sand demand in particular has made industrial sand a strategically watched commodity, with supply tightness during drilling booms affecting pricing across all end-use segments. Importers should note that industrial sand is classified separately from common construction sand under the HTS, and the specific grade and processing level determine the applicable heading.
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244 shipments/mo
Industrial sand is defined by high silica purity (typically above 95% SiO₂), controlled grain size distribution, and often rounded grain shape. These properties are essential for glass melting, foundry molds, and hydraulic fracturing proppant. Construction sand has no purity requirement and is valued primarily for gradation and volume. The distinction affects both the HTS heading and the price per ton by an order of magnitude.
Frac sand demand is highly cyclical, tracking oil and gas drilling activity. During drilling booms, domestic frac sand production can face logistics bottlenecks, prompting some operators to evaluate imported alternatives. During downturns, oversupply depresses prices across all industrial sand grades. Trade professionals sourcing industrial sand should monitor US rig count data as a leading indicator of demand pressure.
NAICSSector 21
National industry 3 of 3 in naics industry 21232
National industry 212322 · $4.8M of $29.4M
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Canada and Japan together take 66% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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None recorded for this period.
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Imports
$4.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$23.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.