HTS 2620.99.20.00 · Chapter 26
Containing mainly tungsten
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 2620.99.20.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 17.6¢/kg on tungsten content + 3.8%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A,AU,B…
- Special / FTA rate
- $1.32/kg on tungsten content + 40%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 26
- Ores, slag and ash
The verdict
At 3.8%, HTS 2620.99.20.00's general duty rate is above the median US tariff rate, higher than 65% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 17.6¢/kg on tungsten content + 3.8%
- General (MFN) rate
- 65th pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 26
- Ores, slag and ash
About HTS 2620.99.20.00
HTS code 2620.99.20.00 classifies imports of: Containing mainly tungsten. This line sits within Chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash), Section V (Mineral Products), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: kg, W kg. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 2620.99.20.00 is 17.6¢/kg on tungsten content + 3.8%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of $1.32/kg on tungsten content + 40% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 2620.99.20.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 17.6¢/kg on tungsten content + 3.8% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | $1.32/kg on tungsten content + 40% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- kg, W kg
- Chapter
- 26: Ores, slag and ash
- Section
- V: Mineral Products
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03.
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Copper ores and concentrates
Nickel ores and concentrates
Cobalt ores and concentrates
Aluminum ores and concentrates
Lead ores and concentrates
Zinc ores and concentrates
Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 2620.99.20.00 classifies under Chapter 26 (Ores, slag and ash), Section V (Mineral Products). The general duty rate of 17.6¢/kg on tungsten content + 3.8% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
Related
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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