Tungsten ores and concentrates
2 declarable lines
Heading 2611 covers tungsten ores and concentrates in chapter 26. It is split into two declarable lines: ores under 2611.00.30.00 and concentrates under 2611.00.60.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free for ores and 37.5 cents/kg on tungsten content for concentrates.
Products in this heading
- Tungsten ore, including wolframite or scheelite ore, in raw mined form
- Scheelite ore sorted by tungsten content
- Wolframite ore for tungsten extraction
- Tungsten concentrate produced by gravity separation
- Tungsten concentrate produced by flotation
- Scheelite concentrate
- Wolframite concentrate
How to choose the right subheading
- Material: identify whether the goods are tungsten ore or tungsten concentrate, not tungsten metal, powder, scrap or a chemical compound.
- Processing level: raw mined tungsten mineral is an ore; an upgraded product with a higher tungsten content is a concentrate.
- Declared line: 2611.00.30.00 covers ores and 2611.00.60.00 covers concentrates.
- For a concentrate, report tungsten content because the general (MFN) rate is 37.5 cents/kg on tungsten content.
- Metal content: confirm the tungsten-bearing mineral is classifiable in heading 2611 and not as another metal ore.
Often confused with
- Heading 2613Molybdenum ores and concentrates
A separate chapter 26 heading covers molybdenum, not tungsten.
- Heading 2614Titanium ores and concentrates
Titanium minerals are classified in their own heading.
- Heading 2612Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates
Radioactive metal ores have a separate heading.
- Heading 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates
Precious metal content does not make the ore tungsten ore.
- Heading 2620Tungsten-bearing slag, ash or residues
Residues and ash containing metals are classified outside the ore headings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for tungsten ore?
The HTS code for tungsten ore is 2611.00.30.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on tungsten concentrates?
The general (MFN) rate for tungsten concentrates under 2611.00.60.00 is 37.5 cents/kg on tungsten content.
How do I classify tungsten ore versus tungsten concentrate?
Classify raw tungsten ore under 2611.00.30.00, general (MFN) Free, and upgraded tungsten concentrate under 2611.00.60.00, general (MFN) 37.5 cents/kg on tungsten content.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.