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HS 2611Critical minerals

HS Code for Tungsten (HS 2611 ore, 2841.80 APT, 8101 metal)

Tungsten is the highest-density non-toxic metal, essential for cemented carbides (drill bits, cutting tools), armour-piercing rounds and light-bulb filaments. China controls ~80% of world tungsten and imposed export licence requirements from 2025 on APT and metal.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
2611.00Tungsten ores and concentrates
2841.80Tungstates - Ammonium Paratungstate (APT)
8101.10Tungsten powders
8101.94Unwrought tungsten, including bars, obtained by sintering
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
0-5%
CRM Act 2024 - strategic raw material.
United States
0-3.7%
Critical minerals list; Section 232 pending.
China
N/A (export controls)
Export licences for APT/metal from 2025.

Worked landed-cost example

5 MT tungsten metal powder, FOB Xiamen USD 45,000/MT (subject to export licence), CIF Duesseldorf

FOBUSD 225,000
Freight + insuranceUSD 3,500
CIFUSD 228,500
EU dutyUSD 0
Landed ≈ USD 228.5k. Real risk is licence non-issuance from China - build 60-90 day lead time.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU CRM Act 2024 - tungsten on strategic list.
  • · US Critical Minerals list (30 items).
  • · Chinese Export Control Law 2020 + 2025 addition of tungsten to controlled list.
  • · OECD Due Diligence Guidance for 3TG conflict minerals - tungsten is one of the 3T + G.
Top exporting countries
  • · China
  • · Vietnam
  • · Russia (sanctioned)
  • · Bolivia
  • · Portugal

Frequently asked questions

Conflict-minerals due diligence?

Tungsten is a 3TG mineral under Dodd-Frank 1502 (US) and EU Regulation 2017/821. Importers must report supply chain due diligence in line with OECD guidance for conflict-affected areas. Smelters on the RMI (Responsible Minerals Initiative) conformant list smooth compliance.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for critical minerals.

Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into Vietnam →
VAT · 10% standard, 5% reduced, 0% export
Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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