HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2614.00 – Titanium ores and concentrates
HS code 2614.00 is the 6-digit subheading for titanium ores and concentrates. It is used for ilmenite concentrate, rutile concentrate, leucoxene concentrate, titanium slag and synthetic rutile.
What HS 2614.00 covers
Titanium ores and concentrates, primarily ilmenite and rutile, are fundamental raw materials for the production of titanium dioxide pigment, a ubiquitous white pigment used in paints, plastics, and paper. They are also crucial for manufacturing titanium metal, valued for its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance in aerospace, medical, and defense applications. Major importers include industrialized nations with large chemical and manufacturing sectors, such as China, the United States, and European countries. Leading exporters are countries with significant titanium mineral sands deposits, including Australia, South Africa, and Canada. The trade is influenced by global construction activity, automotive production, and aerospace demand. Environmental regulations regarding mineral sands mining and processing are also key considerations. The quality of the concentrate, particularly its TiO2 content and impurity levels, dictates its suitability for either pigment production or titanium metal manufacturing.
- Covers
- Ilmenite concentrate
- Rutile concentrate
- Leucoxene concentrate
- Titanium slag
- Synthetic rutile
- High-grade ilmenite
- Examples
- Tronox Holdings (US/Australia)
- Iluka Resources (Australia)
- Rio Tinto (Canada/South Africa)
- Kenmare Resources (Mozambique)
Codes often confused with 2614.00
Common mistake. This code should not be confused with titanium dioxide pigment (HS 320611) or unwrought titanium metal (HS 810810), which are processed products.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 261400, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 261400 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% 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 South Africa $449M 25% of world exports
- 2 Mozambique $283M 16% of world exports
- 3 Sierra Leone* ~$188M 11% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $1.4B 43% of world imports
- 2 United States $424M 14% of world imports
- 3 Japan $245M 7.8% of world imports
World total: $3.1B 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 codes for 2614.00 2
Brazil splits HS 2614.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 26.14 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2614.00
What is HS code 261400?
HS code 261400 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Titanium ores and concentrates. Titanium ores and concentrates, primarily ilmenite and rutile, are fundamental raw materials for the production of titanium dioxide pigment, a ubiquitous white pigment used in paints, plastics, and paper. They are also crucial for manufacturing titanium metal, valued for its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance in aerospace, medical, and defense applications. Major importers include industrialized nations with large chemical and manufacturing sectors, such as China, the United States, and European countries. Leading exporters are countries with significant titanium mineral sands deposits, including Australia, South Africa, and Canada. The trade is influenced by global construction activity, automotive production, and aerospace demand. Environmental regulations regarding mineral sands mining and processing are also key considerations. The quality of the concentrate, particularly its TiO2 content and impurity levels, dictates its suitability for either pigment production or titanium metal manufacturing.
What products fall under HS code 261400?
Ilmenite concentrate, Rutile concentrate, Leucoxene concentrate, Titanium slag, Synthetic rutile, High-grade ilmenite
What are common misclassifications for HS code 261400?
This code should not be confused with titanium dioxide pigment (HS 320611) or unwrought titanium metal (HS 810810), which are processed products.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 261400?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 261400 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($449M, 25% of world exports), Mozambique ($283M) and Sierra Leone (about $188M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 261400?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 261400 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.4B, 43% of world imports), the United States ($424M) and Japan ($245M). World imports came to about $3.1B, 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 261400 structured?
HS code 261400 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (26) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (14) 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 261400?
Brazil splits HS code 261400 into 2 NCM codes: 2614.00.10 (Ilmenite), 2614.00.90 (Other titanium ores and concentrates). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.