2620.99.20.00
Containing mainly tungsten
General Rate
17.6¢/kg on tungsten content + 3.8%
MFN / Column 1 General
Special Rate
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
FTA / Preferential
Column 2 Rate
$1.32/kg on tungsten content + 40%
Non-MFN countries
About HTS 2620.99.20.00
HTS code 2620.99.20.00 classifies imports of: Containing mainly tungsten. This line sits within Chapter 26 (Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites:), 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. Getting the classification right is the single most important step in import compliance — a wrong code can mean overpayment of duty, shipment delays, or penalties at the border.
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: [{"columns": ["general"], "value": "See 9903.88.03.", "type": "endnote"}]. 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
- Section
- V: Mineral Products
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- [{"columns": ["general"], "value": "See 9903.88.03.", "type": "endnote"}]
Related Items in Chapter 26
Non-agglomerated
Agglomerated
Roasted iron pyrites
Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20 percent or more, calculated on the dry weight
Copper ores and concentrates
Nickel ores and concentrates
Cobalt ores and concentrates
Aluminum ores and concentrates
Lead ores and concentrates
Zinc ores and concentrates
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 2620.99.20.00 classifies under Chapter 26 (Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites:), 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.