U.S. imports of Iron Ores Mining (6-digit) (NAICS 212210) totaled $46.6M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Iron Ores Mining (6-digit) paid $2.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Iron Ores Mining (6-digit) imports of $46.6M in August 2026 ran 25% below the year-to-date monthly average of $62.0M.
Last updated: August 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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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.
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Brazil and Canada together supply 97% of it. Brazil pays 10.9% duty; Canada 0.0%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 2122 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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$46.6MYoY · free account
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$6.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $717.1M of Iron Ores Mining (6-digit) and exported $334.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.