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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2611.00 | Tungsten ores and concentrates |
| 2841.80 | Tungstates - Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) |
| 8101.10 | Tungsten powders |
| 8101.94 | Unwrought tungsten, including bars, obtained by sintering |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Numerical Example: 5 MT tungsten metal powder, FOB Xiamen USD 45,000/MT (subject to export licence), CIF Duesseldorf
5 MT tungsten metal powder, FOB Xiamen USD 45,000/MT (subject to export licence), CIF Duesseldorf. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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.
- · China
- · Vietnam
- · Russia (sanctioned)
- · Bolivia
- · Portugal
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to critical minerals (HS 2611) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2.5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 21.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | 0% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 5.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 15.0% |
| Singapore | 0% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 9.0% |
| China | 0% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 13.0% |
| United States | 0% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | 0% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Germany | 0% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 19.0% |
| Netherlands | 0% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 21.0% |
| Vietnam | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Türkiye | 0% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 20.0% |
| Japan | 0% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| South Korea | 0% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
| Brazil | 0% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 32.0% |
| Indonesia | 0% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 13.5% |
| Mexico | 0% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 16.9% |
| Egypt | 0% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 14.0% |
| Nigeria | 0% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 9.1% |
| South Africa | 0% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 16.5% |
| Australia | 0% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 10.0% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.