HS Code 2614
Titanium Ores and Concentrates
HS code 2614 covers titanium ores and concentrates, including ilmenite and rutile, used to produce aircraft-grade titanium and high-opacity white pigments.
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HS Code 2614 — Titanium Ores and Concentrates
Titanium ores like ilmenite and rutile are the source of titanium metal and titanium dioxide (white pigment). They are used in everything from aerospace and medical implants to paints and plastics.
What's included
- Ilmenite
- Rutile
- Leucoxene
- Titanium concentrates
What's excluded
- Titanium dioxide (prepared) → use
3206(Processed pigments are in Chapter 32.)
Common examples
- Natural rutile sand
- Ilmenite concentrate
- Synthetic rutile
Frequently asked questions
What are mineral sands?
A group of heavy minerals like ilmenite and rutile found in coastal deposits, often shipped in bulk.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Assay certificates for TiO2 content are required.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: South Africa, Australia, Mozambique
- Top importers: China, USA, Japan
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Key takeaway
The source of 'white' in almost all industrial products via pigments.
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