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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of base metal ores & concentrates, n.e.s. (SITC 28799) totaled $94K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Base Metal Ores & Concentrates, N.E.S. imports of $94K in April 2026 ran 82% below the year-to-date monthly average of $534K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOres and concentrates of base metals not elsewhere specified — a residual heading that captures commercially traded minerals such as molybdenite, antimony, bismuth, and germanium-bearing ores that lack dedicated headings in the SITC schedule. Classification into this catch-all category requires careful review to confirm that the mineral in question does not belong to a more specific heading, making the initial tariff analysis step particularly important. Several metals captured here — including antimony, bismuth, and germanium — appear on US critical-minerals lists, and importers should monitor evolving trade-policy developments that may affect their sourcing.
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The N.E.S. designation means this heading applies only when no more specific heading covers the mineral. Importers should first check whether the primary metal in the concentrate has a dedicated SITC or HTS heading. If it does, that specific heading governs regardless of minor co-occurring metals. A licensed customs broker with mineral-commodity experience can assist with the classification analysis and binding ruling process if the correct heading is uncertain.
Yes — several metals that may fall under this heading, including antimony, bismuth, germanium, and molybdenum, appear on the USGS critical-minerals list. This designation can affect federal procurement preferences, loan programs under the Defense Production Act, and the likelihood of future trade-remedy or export-control actions by major producing countries. Importers of these materials should track policy developments closely.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $76K | $3K | -$72K |
| CANADA | -- | $47K | +$47K |
| AUSTRALIA | $15K | -- | -$15K |
| NEW ZEALAND | $3K | -- | -$3K |
| INDIA | -- | -- | -- |