Product classification
HS code for Titanium ore: 2614.00
Titanium ores and concentrates.
Classification of titanium ore under HS 2614.00
Titanium ore and its concentrates are classified under HS code 2614.00. This classification is governed by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the specific notes of Chapter 26, which covers ores, slag, and ash. Heading 2614 is specifically dedicated to titanium ores and concentrates, distinguishing them from other base metal ores. The term 'ores' refers to minerals of the mineralogical species actually used in the metallurgical industry for the extraction of titanium, while 'concentrates' refers to ores which have had part or all of the foreign matter removed by special treatments, such as enrichment or flotation, without changing the chemical state of the metal. This code is essential for international trade as titanium is a critical raw material for the aerospace, defense, and pigment industries. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the ore is intended for the production of titanium dioxide or for the reduction into titanium sponge.
- Covers
- Ilmenite (iron titanium oxide)
- Rutile (natural titanium dioxide)
- Anatase and Brookite
- Leucoxene (weathered ilmenite)
- Titanium concentrates obtained by physical or chemical processing
- Also under 2614.00
- Tronox Holdings (US/Australia)
- Iluka Resources (Australia)
- Rio Tinto (Canada/South Africa)
- Kenmare Resources (Mozambique)
Codes often confused with 2614.00
Common mistake. Titanium ore is frequently confused with titanium oxides classified under HS code 2823.00. The distinction lies in the level of processing; HS code 2614.00 covers natural minerals and concentrates, whereas 2823.00 covers chemically defined titanium dioxide produced in a laboratory or industrial chemical plant. Additionally, it may be confused with synthetic rutile if the processing has significantly altered the chemical structure, potentially moving it toward Chapter 28. Another common error involves confusing it with iron ores (Heading 2601) if the iron content is exceptionally high, though ilmenite is specifically directed to 2614.
Top exporters and importers of HS 261400 (the code used for titanium ore), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 261400 (the code used for titanium ore) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 261400, not only titanium ore.
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 titanium ore
Brazil splits HS 2614.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2614.00.10Ilmenite
- 2614.00.90Other titanium ores and concentrates
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about titanium ore
What is the HS code for Titanium ore?
The HS code for Titanium ore is 261400 (Titanium ores and concentrates). The primary HS code for titanium ore and its concentrates is 2614.00.
How do I classify Titanium ore for customs?
Titanium ore is classified under HS code 261400 — Titanium ores and concentrates. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include synthetic rutile?
Generally, yes, provided the synthetic rutile is considered a concentrate of the ore. However, if it is highly purified to a chemical grade, it may fall under 2823.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of titanium ore (HS 261400)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 261400 (the code used for titanium ore) 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 titanium ore (HS 261400)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 261400 (the code used for titanium ore) 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.
Is the HS code for Titanium ore the same in all countries?
The base HS code 261400 for Titanium ore is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for titanium ore in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 261400 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for titanium ore depends on the product's details: 2614.00.10 (Ilmenite), 2614.00.90 (Other titanium ores and concentrates).