U.S. imports of Other Metal Ore Mining (NAICS 212290) totaled $261.9M in August 2026, imported from 52 countries.
Importers of Other Metal Ore Mining paid $845K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.32% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Other Metal Ore Mining imports of $261.9M in August 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $191.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataExtraction operations targeting metallic minerals outside the principal ore categories — including manganese, titanium, chromium, and tungsten ores — are grouped here at the six-digit NAICS level. These materials are critical inputs for stainless steel, superalloys, and high-performance coatings, making supply-chain continuity a strategic concern for downstream manufacturers. Trade professionals should note that several of these specialty metals are subject to heightened scrutiny under US critical-minerals policy, which can affect import documentation and sourcing decisions.
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179 import shipments a month
Yes. Several metals captured here — including manganese, chromium, and tungsten — appear on the US government's critical minerals list. Importers of these ores may encounter additional documentation requirements, export controls from source countries, or policy-driven supply-chain due-diligence expectations from downstream customers.
NAICS codes describe domestic industry activity, while HTS codes govern import classification and duty assessment. An ore mined under NAICS 212290 will be classified at entry under the specific HTS chapter corresponding to its mineral type — the two systems do not map one-to-one, so importers must identify the correct HTS heading based on the ore's chemical composition.
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National industry 212290 · $261.9M of $261.9M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Australia and Peru together supply 61% of it.
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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Imports
$261.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$142.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.3B of Other Metal Ore Mining and exported $1.7B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.