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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of wrought tungsten and tungsten articles (SITC 69991) totaled $8.6M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Wrought Tungsten and Tungsten Articles paid $1.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $8.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wrought Tungsten and Tungsten Articles imports of $8.6M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataTungsten's exceptionally high melting point and density make wrought forms — including rod, wire, sheet, and sintered articles — essential inputs for cutting tools, radiation shielding, electrical contacts, and defense applications. China dominates global tungsten processing, and wrought tungsten articles imported from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, a material cost consideration for US manufacturers sourcing carbide tooling or heavy-metal components. Buyers should carefully distinguish wrought tungsten articles from cemented carbide (tungsten carbide) products, which classify separately and carry their own duty treatment.
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Wrought tungsten articles are composed predominantly of metallic tungsten that has been mechanically worked, whereas cemented tungsten carbide consists of tungsten carbide particles bonded with a metal binder (typically cobalt) and classifies under a separate heading. The distinction affects both the applicable SITC/HTS code and the duty rate, so importers should obtain a material composition certificate and, if uncertain, seek a binding ruling from CBP.
Wrought tungsten and tungsten articles originating in China are subject to Section 301 tariffs. Because rates and product coverage under Section 301 have been subject to ongoing review and modification, importers should verify the current applicable rate for their specific HTS subheading with a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing decisions.
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Monthly import values over time