SITCSection 2

Base Metal Ores & Concentrates, N.E.S.

Name: Base Metal Ores & Concentrates, N.E.S. (SITC 28799) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 28799Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $227K; YTD $2.9M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $47K

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U.S. imports of base metal ores & concentrates, n.e.s. (SITC 28799) totaled $227K in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.

Base Metal Ores & Concentrates, N.E.S. imports of $227K in July 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $414K.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Ores 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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7 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$227KYoY · Pro

Exports

$47KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 166 of 239 in section 2

Share of section 2 imports0.0060%

Basic heading 28799 · $227K of $3.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Mexico and New Zealand together supply 92% of it.

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Districts

customs district

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States

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Ports

entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

How should an importer determine whether a mineral concentrate belongs here or under a more specific SITC heading?

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.

Are any of the metals covered by this residual heading subject to US critical-mineral supply-chain programs?

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.