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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of wrought tungsten and tungsten articles (SITC 69991) totaled $7.9M in July 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Wrought Tungsten and Tungsten Articles paid $1.5M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $7.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Wrought Tungsten and Tungsten Articles imports of $7.9M in July 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $9.2M.
Last updated: July 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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264 shipments/mo
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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Imports
$7.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$8.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Austria and China together supply 49% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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