SITCSection 6

Magnesium, Unwrought

Name: Magnesium, Unwrought (SITC 68915) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 68915Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $21.8M; YTD $118.4M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $2.7M

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U.S. imports of magnesium, unwrought (SITC 68915) totaled $21.8M in July 2026, traded with 20 countries.

Importers of Magnesium, Unwrought paid $449K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 7.7% on $5.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Magnesium, Unwrought imports of $21.8M in July 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $16.9M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Unwrought magnesium — ingots, billets, and similar primary forms — is a critical input for aluminum alloying, die casting, and lightweight automotive and aerospace components. Imports have historically been subject to antidumping duty orders, making country-of-origin documentation and scope rulings a recurring compliance focus for buyers. Classifying magnesium correctly as unwrought versus wrought or alloyed is essential, since the distinction drives both duty treatment and any applicable trade-remedy exposure.

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164 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$21.8MYoY · Pro

Exports

$2.7MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$21.8M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

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

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Basic heading 228 of 766 in section 6

Share of section 6 imports0.08%

Basic heading 68915 · $21.8M of $26.7B

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

Imports · July 2026

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Israel and Korea, South together supply 61% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is 'unwrought' magnesium distinguished from wrought or semi-fabricated forms for classification purposes?

Unwrought magnesium covers primary forms such as ingots, slabs, and billets that have not been mechanically worked beyond casting. Once the metal is rolled, extruded, drawn, or otherwise mechanically shaped, it moves to a different classification. Importers should confirm the exact form with their supplier's mill certificate and consult a licensed customs broker when the product is near the boundary.

Are antidumping duties a concern for unwrought magnesium imports?

Yes. Antidumping duty orders have been in place on unwrought magnesium from certain origins for many years. Importers must verify whether the specific country of origin and product form fall within the scope of any active order, as scope rulings can be narrow and fact-specific.