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NAICSSector 21
U.S. imports of iron ores mining (6-digit) (NAICS 212210) totaled $62.7M in July 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Importers of Iron Ores Mining (6-digit) paid $3.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.6% on $31.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAt the six-digit NAICS level, iron ore mining captures taconite pellet plants and direct-shipping ore operations as a single industry, reflecting the integrated nature of US iron ore extraction and agglomeration. Steelmakers rely on consistent pellet chemistry — particularly basicity ratios and reducibility — making long-term supply agreements with quality specifications the norm rather than spot purchasing. Trade professionals sourcing imported ore should confirm whether pelletizing occurs domestically or abroad, as that affects both classification and the applicability of any trade remedy measures on downstream steel.
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24 shipments/mo
Yes — NAICS 212210 includes establishments that both mine iron ore and operate on-site pelletizing facilities, as pelletizing is considered part of the beneficiation process integral to iron ore mining. Standalone pelletizing plants that purchase ore from third parties may be classified differently, so corporate structure and vertical integration matter for accurate NAICS assignment.
US blast furnace operators generally specify minimum Fe content, maximum silica and alumina levels, phosphorus limits, moisture content, and pellet strength (tumble and abrasion indices). Reducibility and swelling index are also specified for pellets. These parameters are verified by independent inspection at load port and discharge port, with price adjustments or rejection rights tied to out-of-spec deliveries.
National industry 1 of 1 in naics industry 21221
National industry 212210 · $62.7M of $83.6M
ImportsExports
Imports
$62.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$24.0MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Brazil and Sweden together supply 98% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
None recorded for this period.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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