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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of natural sands other than silica and quartz sands (SITC 27339) totaled $2.3M in July 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Natural Sands Other Than Silica and Quartz Sands paid $54K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $492K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Natural Sands Other Than Silica and Quartz Sands imports of $2.3M in July 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataNatural sands outside the silica and quartz category — including calcareous, feldspathic, and heavy-mineral sands such as zircon, ilmenite, and rutile sands — serve specialized industrial roles in ceramics, refractory manufacturing, and titanium feedstock production. The distinction from silica and quartz sands is critical at classification: the mineralogical composition of the sand, not its physical form, determines heading assignment. Heavy-mineral sands in particular may carry strategic-mineral significance and attract scrutiny regarding country of origin.
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115 shipments/mo
Basic heading 111 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 27339 · $2.3M of $3.8B
Classification hinges on mineralogical composition. Silica and quartz sands are predominantly SiO₂, while 'other' natural sands contain significant proportions of other minerals — calcium carbonate, feldspar, or heavy minerals like zircon and ilmenite. Laboratory analysis or a manufacturer's certificate of composition is typically used to support the correct heading. A licensed customs broker can advise on documentation requirements.
Ceramics and refractory manufacturers use feldspathic and calcareous sands as fluxing agents. Titanium pigment and metal producers depend on ilmenite and rutile sands as feedstock. Zircon sand is a key input for zirconium chemicals and advanced ceramics. Each end use has distinct purity and particle-size requirements that drive supplier selection.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and Turkey together supply 91% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.