Heading · Chapter 26
2611: Tungsten ores and concentrates
Heading 2611 has no further six-digit division: the whole heading is subheading 2611.00, in chapter 26 (ores, slag and ash).
Duty rates compared
UK specific or compound duty Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
EU Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · 1× specific or compound duty 
Canada Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Mexico Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Brazil Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line Subheadings 1
EU: imports by month
World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$765kUS$765k+US$3m+US$18m+> US$36m
Exports: 55
- Bolivia: US$41m
- Spain: US$36m
- North Korea: US$31m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$30m
- Australia: US$29m
- Portugal: US$18m
- Rwanda: US$18m
- Russia: US$17m
- Mongolia: US$7m
- Malaysia: US$6m
- United States: US$4m
- Singapore: US$4m
- Brazil: US$4m
- South Korea: US$3m
- China: US$3m
- Germany: US$3m
- United Kingdom: US$3m
- Nigeria: US$3m
- Zimbabwe: US$2m
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$2m
- Vietnam: US$1m
- Netherlands: US$1m
- Ethiopia: US$1m
- Thailand: US$1m
- France: US$860k
- Israel: US$834k
- India: US$765k
- Zambia: US$616k
- Taiwan: US$380k
- Uganda: US$247k
- Congo - Brazzaville: US$219k
- Burundi: US$204k
- Belgium: US$188k
- Luxembourg: US$57k
- Japan: US$36k
- Italy: US$16k
- Latvia: US$16k
- Argentina: US$10k
- Denmark: US$6k
- Canada: US$6k
- Lithuania: US$4k
- Morocco: US$3k
- Kazakhstan: US$2k
- Romania: US$2k
- Uzbekistan: US$2k
- South Africa: US$2k
- Austria: US$1k
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$700
- Madagascar: US$400
- Panama: US$400
- El Salvador: US$300
- Switzerland: US$100
- Peru: US$100
- Indonesia: US$0
- Türkiye: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$24kUS$24k+US$653k+US$12m+> US$41m
Imports: 49
- China: US$135m
- United States: US$41m
- Vietnam: US$36m
- Austria: US$33m
- Netherlands: US$12m
- Kenya: US$4m
- Malaysia: US$3m
- United Kingdom: US$3m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Philippines: US$1m
- Japan: US$809k
- Thailand: US$653k
- Germany: US$577k
- Luxembourg: US$416k
- South Korea: US$357k
- Italy: US$287k
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$201k
- India: US$112k
- Belgium: US$59k
- Saudi Arabia: US$30k
- Greece: US$29k
- Portugal: US$28k
- Canada: US$24k
- Mexico: US$22k
- Singapore: US$13k
- Chile: US$13k
- Spain: US$10k
- Colombia: US$9k
- Israel: US$9k
- Uzbekistan: US$9k
- Poland: US$8k
- Peru: US$7k
- Guatemala: US$6k
- Indonesia: US$5k
- Brazil: US$5k
- Serbia: US$3k
- Kazakhstan: US$3k
- Finland: US$2k
- Russia: US$2k
- Romania: US$1k
- France: US$1k
- Tanzania: US$900
- Congo - Brazzaville: US$300
- Zambia: US$300
- Zimbabwe: US$200
- South Africa: US$100
- Australia: US$0
- Bolivia: US$0
- Ireland: US$0
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolivia | US$41m | 14.9% |
| 2 |  Spain | US$36m | 13.1% |
| 3 |  North Korea | US$31m | 11.5% |
| 4 |  Myanmar (Burma) | US$30m | 10.9% |
| 5 |  Australia | US$29m | 10.5% |
| 6 |  Portugal | US$18m | 6.7% |
| 7 |  Rwanda | US$18m | 6.7% |
| 8 |  Russia | US$17m | 6.4% |
| 9 |  Mongolia | US$7m | 2.6% |
| 10 |  Malaysia | US$6m | 2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$135m | 49.4% |
| 2 | United States | US$41m | 15% |
| 3 |  Vietnam | US$36m | 13.4% |
| 4 |  Austria | US$33m | 12.1% |
| 5 |  Netherlands | US$12m | 4.4% |
| 6 |  Kenya | US$4m | 1.3% |
| 7 | Malaysia | US$3m | 1.1% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | US$3m | 1% |
| 9 | Taiwan | US$2m | 0.6% |
| 10 |  Philippines | US$1m | 0.5% |
Heading 2611 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is duty-free.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule has one tariff line for heading 2611; the duty is duty-free.
In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 2611 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free. 1 line has a specific or compound duty.
The Customs Tariff of Canada has one tariff line for heading 2611; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2611 is a single line in the Mexican Tariff (TIGIE), where the duty is duty-free.
The Brazilian Tariff (NCM/TEC) has one tariff line for heading 2611; the duty is duty-free.
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), heading 2611 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Peru has one tariff line for heading 2611; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2611 is a single line in the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan has one tariff line for heading 2611; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2611 is a single line in the Customs Import Tariff of Taiwan, where the duty is duty-free.
The GCC Common Customs Tariff divides heading 2611 into 8 tariff lines; the duty is 5%.
Heading 2611 is a single line in the Swiss Customs Tariff (Tares), where the duty is duty-free.
The Customs Tariff of Norway has one tariff line for heading 2611; the duty is duty-free.
Heading 2611 is a single line in the Customs Tariff of North Macedonia, where the duty is duty-free.
The ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Nigeria) has one tariff line for heading 2611; the duty is 5%.
In 2024, countries exported heading 2611 goods worth US$273m (+32.6% year on year).
The largest exporter was Bolivia (US$41m), followed by Spain.
The biggest buyer was China, with imports of US$135m.
The United Kingdom ranked 17th among 55 exporters with US$3m.
The United Kingdom imported US$3m.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for tungsten ores and concentrates?
Tungsten ores and concentrates fall under HS heading 2611, part of chapter 26, in section V of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on tungsten ores and concentrates in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 2611 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on tungsten ores and concentrates in Türkiye?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 2611 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most tungsten ores and concentrates?
Bolivia, with US$41m in 2024 (14.9% of world exports).