SITCSection 2

Fluorspar

Name: Fluorspar (SITC 27854) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 27854Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $27.4M; YTD $127.7M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $184K

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U.S. imports of fluorspar (SITC 27854) totaled $27.4M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.

Fluorspar imports of $27.4M in July 2026 ran 50% above the year-to-date monthly average of $18.2M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Fluorspar (calcium fluoride) is classified by fluorite content into acid-grade and metallurgical-grade streams, and that distinction drives its end-use across hydrofluoric acid production, aluminum smelting flux, and steel refining. Acid-grade fluorspar, typically above 97% CaF₂, is the primary feedstock for fluorochemicals including refrigerants and fluoropolymers, making it a strategically watched mineral in US industrial policy. Import volumes are sensitive to domestic HF production capacity and to trade-remedy measures that have historically applied to certain supplier countries.

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51 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$27.4MYoY · Pro

Exports

$184KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$29.1M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Basic heading 33 of 239 in section 2

Share of section 2 imports0.73%

Basic heading 27854 · $27.4M of $3.8B

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

Imports · July 2026

Countries

origin

Mexico and Thailand together supply 65% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the practical difference between acid-grade and metallurgical-grade fluorspar for importers?

Acid-grade fluorspar contains at least 97% calcium fluoride and is processed into hydrofluoric acid, the gateway chemical for fluoropolymers and refrigerants. Metallurgical-grade typically runs 60–85% CaF₂ and is used directly as a flux in steel and aluminum production. The grade determines both the applicable tariff treatment and the downstream buyer.

Has fluorspar been subject to US trade-remedy actions?

Yes — antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been applied to fluorspar from certain countries in the past. Importers should verify the current status of any orders with US Customs and Border Protection before contracting, as duty liability can be substantial and retroactive.