HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2611.00 – Tungsten ores and concentrates
HS code 2611.00 is the 6-digit subheading for tungsten ores and concentrates. It is used for wolframite concentrate, scheelite concentrate, tungsten ore fines, high-grade tungsten concentrate and low-grade tungsten ore.
What HS 2611.00 covers
Tungsten ores and concentrates are critical strategic minerals due to tungsten's unique properties, including extreme hardness and high melting point, making it indispensable for cutting tools, military applications, and lighting filaments. The global trade in these concentrates primarily serves industries involved in manufacturing cemented carbides, high-speed steel, and superalloys. Key importers are industrialized nations like China, the United States, and Germany, which possess advanced manufacturing capabilities. Major exporters include China, Vietnam, and Russia, countries with significant tungsten reserves. The market for tungsten ores is often characterized by supply chain complexities, including concerns over conflict minerals and responsible sourcing, particularly for regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo. Price fluctuations are common, influenced by global industrial demand, geopolitical events, and environmental regulations affecting mining operations. The purity and specific form (e.g., scheelite or wolframite) of the concentrate are crucial for its end-use applications.
- Covers
- Wolframite concentrate
- Scheelite concentrate
- Tungsten ore fines
- High-grade tungsten concentrate
- Low-grade tungsten ore
- APT (Ammonium Paratungstate) precursor
- Examples
- China Minmetals
- Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin)
- Almonty Industries (Spain/Portugal)
- W Resources (Spain)
Codes often confused with 2611.00
Common mistake. This code should not be confused with unwrought tungsten (HS 810110) or tungsten waste and scrap (HS 810197), which are processed forms of the metal.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 261100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 261100 in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 72% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Kazakhstan $62M 18% of world exports
- 2 Bolivia $58M 17% of world exports
- 3 Australia $36M 10% of world exports
World total: $344M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $355M 72% of world imports
- 2 United States $74M 15% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$44M 9.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $493M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2611.00
Brazil does not split HS 2611.00: its NCM code is 2611.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 26.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2611.00
What is HS code 261100?
HS code 261100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tungsten ores and concentrates. Tungsten ores and concentrates are critical strategic minerals due to tungsten's unique properties, including extreme hardness and high melting point, making it indispensable for cutting tools, military applications, and lighting filaments. The global trade in these concentrates primarily serves industries involved in manufacturing cemented carbides, high-speed steel, and superalloys. Key importers are industrialized nations like China, the United States, and Germany, which possess advanced manufacturing capabilities. Major exporters include China, Vietnam, and Russia, countries with significant tungsten reserves. The market for tungsten ores is often characterized by supply chain complexities, including concerns over conflict minerals and responsible sourcing, particularly for regions like the Democratic Republic of Congo. Price fluctuations are common, influenced by global industrial demand, geopolitical events, and environmental regulations affecting mining operations. The purity and specific form (e.g., scheelite or wolframite) of the concentrate are crucial for its end-use applications.
What products fall under HS code 261100?
Wolframite concentrate, Scheelite concentrate, Tungsten ore fines, High-grade tungsten concentrate, Low-grade tungsten ore, APT (Ammonium Paratungstate) precursor
What are common misclassifications for HS code 261100?
This code should not be confused with unwrought tungsten (HS 810110) or tungsten waste and scrap (HS 810197), which are processed forms of the metal.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 261100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 261100 in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($62M, 18% of world exports), Bolivia ($58M) and Australia ($36M). World exports came to about $344M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 261100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 261100 in UN Comtrade data were China ($355M, 72% of world imports), the United States ($74M) and Vietnam (about $44M). World imports came to about $493M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 261100 structured?
HS code 261100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (26) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 261100?
In Brazil, HS code 261100 is NCM 2611.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.