HS Code 2611Tungsten ores and concentrates
1 six-digit code · Heading 11 of 21 in Chapter 26 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2611 sets the customs number for tungsten in its raw and concentrated form. Read on to see what it includes, how to avoid mix-ups with nearby ores, and where to find trade records.
Heading 2611does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Tungsten ores and concentrates” classify at the single six-digit code 261100. The heading is number 11 of 21 in Chapter 26, Ores, slag and ash, which runs to 37 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2611
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 261100 | Tungsten ores and concentrates |
What does HS code 2611 represent?
The Harmonized System is a product list kept by the World Customs Organization. This WCO nomenclature gives every traded good a number, so customs offices in different countries speak the same language. Heading 2611 is the number for tungsten at the ore stage.
An ore is rock taken from the ground. A concentrate is ore that has been processed so it holds more metal per tonne. Both count here. Indian traders often search the same four digits as HSN code 2611.
Customs classification moves from broad to narrow: chapter, then four-digit heading, then six-digit code. For tungsten the path ends at 261100, and there is no other code to choose between.
What to check before you use code 261100
If your goods are raw tungsten ore or tungsten concentrates, write 261100 on invoices, packing lists and customs filings. Nothing else needs weighing up.
Check the state of the goods first. Once tungsten has been refined into metal or made into a finished product, it is no longer an ore or a concentrate. It may then belong in a different chapter. The HS code classifier can help you test your product.
The Harmonized System only gives the number. Duty comes from each country's customs tariff, so ask your own customs office which rate applies to you.
HS 2611 vs 2613 and other ore headings
This chapter gives most metals their own heading. The rule is simple: pick the heading named for the main metal in your ore. These neighbours are often mixed up with tungsten:
- HS 2609 is for tin ores. Tin is a different metal, so tin ore stays out.
- HS 2610 is for chromium ores, which have a heading of their own.
- HS 2613 is for molybdenum ores. Both metals are used in steel, which is why buyers confuse the two.
- Tungsten is not in that group.
- HS 2617 is a catch-all for ores that no other heading names. Tungsten has its own heading, so it never goes there.
Tungsten ores import export data
Classification tells you the number. Customs records tell you who trades under it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo.
Exporters can use tungsten concentrate records to spot new buyers. Importers can use them to find suppliers and compare sources before they order. Start with the import data and export data pages, or go straight to buyer data and supplier data.
Related
- Chapter 26: Ores, slag and ash
- HS 2613 Molybdenum ores
- HS 2615 Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores
- HS 2617 Other ores and concentrates
- HS 2609 Tin ores
- HS 2610 Chromium ores
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Nearby headings in Chapter 26
- 2605Cobalt ores and concentrates1 code
- 2606Aluminium ores and concentrates1 code
- 2607Lead ores and concentrates1 code
- 2608Zinc ores and concentrates1 code
- 2609Tin ores and concentrates1 code
- 2610Chromium ores and concentrates1 code
- 2612Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2613Molybdenum ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2614Titanium ores and concentrates1 code
- 2615Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates2 codes
- 2617Ores and concentrates; n.e.c. in heading no. 26012 codes
Who ships under 2611?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section V: Mineral Products, chapters 25–27.
HS Code 2611: common questions
What information is included in import and export data for heading 2611?
Shipment records can show the buyer, the supplier, quantity and value for each shipment. What you see depends on the market. A demo shows what is available for yours.
How can HS code 2611 export data help exporters?
It shows which companies buy tungsten concentrates abroad. An exporter can use that list to build a short list of buyers to contact.
How is import data for heading 2611 useful for importers?
It shows which suppliers ship tungsten ores to other buyers. An importer can compare those sources before placing an order.
What is the difference between HS 2611 and HS 2613?
The metal. Tungsten ore goes under 2611 and molybdenum ore goes under 2613, so the two should not be swapped on a filing.
Can I see buyers and suppliers of tungsten ores?
Yes. Search for 261100 and book a free demo to see how buyer and supplier names appear for your market.
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