Chapter 2601 — Customs Tariff Headings

Carajás High-Grade Non-Agglomerated Iron Ore

High-grade Brazilian iron ore fines with Fe content above 65%, non-agglomerated and naturally occurring. This product falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as a non-agglomerated iron ore, not subjected to agglomeration processes such as pelletizing or sintering.

Coarse Non-Agglomerated Iron Ore (Over 4.75mm)

Coarse hematite iron ore with majority of particles exceeding 4.75mm, non-agglomerated and screened. This product qualifies as non-agglomerated iron ore under tariff item 2601.11.00, with particle size used for statistical classification.

Goethite Iron Ore Concentrate

Goethite iron ore concentrate, a fine non-agglomerated product from limonitic ores enriched to 60-65% Fe through wet beneficiation. This concentrate falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore concentrate.

Goethite-Rich Non-Agglomerated Iron Ore

Low-grade goethite iron ore fines with Fe content around 55%, non-agglomerated and pisolitic in structure. This natural ore falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore, even at lower grades suitable for beneficiation.

Hematite Iron Ore Concentrate

High-purity hematite concentrate with 67% Fe, non-agglomerated powder derived from hematite deposits via gravity or magnetic separation. This beneficiated product falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore concentrate.

High-Grade Pilbara Iron Ore Concentrate

Premium Pilbara iron ore concentrate with 67%+ Fe, non-agglomerated fine form produced via dense media separation. This concentrate falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore concentrate for low-impurity steelmaking.

High Phosphorus Non-Agglomerated Iron Ore Fines

Iron ore fines with elevated phosphorus content (1-2%), non-agglomerated and natural. This product is classified under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore, regardless of impurity levels, provided it is used for metallurgical purposes.

Itabirite Iron Ore Concentrate

Brazilian itabirite iron ore concentrate, fine non-agglomerated product averaging 66% Fe after flotation. This beneficiated concentrate falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore concentrate.

Kiruna Magnetite Concentrate

Kiruna-type magnetite concentrate from Sweden with 69% Fe, high-purity non-agglomerated powder for premium steel grades. This beneficiated product falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore concentrate.

Kiruna Magnetite Iron Ore Concentrate Fines

Swedish magnetite concentrate fines with Fe content of 67-70%, ground to a fine powder and non-agglomerated. This beneficiated product falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore concentrate, not subjected to agglomeration.

Limonite Non-Agglomerated Iron Ore

Hydrated limonite ore fines with Fe content around 50%, non-agglomerated and from laterite deposits. This natural ore is classified under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore, suitable for metallurgical extraction.

Mesabi Range Taconite Iron Ore Fines

Taconite iron ore fines from the Mesabi Range, upgraded to 60%+ Fe after grinding, non-agglomerated. This beneficiated ore falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore, not roasted or pelletized.

Non-Agglomerated Hematite Iron Ore Fines

Hematite iron ore fines with iron content of 60-65%, particles mostly under 6.3mm, non-agglomerated and directly usable in blast furnaces after screening. This natural ore falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore.

Pilbara Blend Non-Agglomerated Iron Ore Fines

Premium Australian Pilbara blend fines with Fe content of 62%, non-agglomerated with low silica and alumina impurities. This natural ore is classified under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore for direct sintering or blast furnace feed.

Siderite Iron Ore Concentrate Fines

Carbonate siderite fines with Fe content of 45-50%, magnetically concentrated and non-agglomerated. This product falls under tariff item 2601.11.00 as non-agglomerated iron ore concentrate, without roasting or pelletizing.

BF Iron Ore Pellets

Blast furnace grade iron ore pellets, agglomerated for use in traditional blast furnace steel production, featuring high ferrous content and uniform sizing around 9-16 mm. These pellets are a classic example of agglomerated iron ore under tariff item 2601.12.00.

Carajás Hematite DR Pellets

High-grade hematite iron ore from Vale's Carajás mine, formed into fluxed DR-grade pellets for direct reduction processes. The agglomeration process binds fine ore particles into uniform spheres, qualifying this product under tariff item 2601.12.00 for agglomerated iron ores.

Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Briquettes (HBI)

Hot briquetted iron (HBI) produced by compressing sponge iron from direct reduction of agglomerated iron ore fines into dense briquettes. Although partially reduced, it remains an agglomerated iron ore product for tariff purposes, as it is not yet classified as iron or steel under Section XV.

Fluxed Iron Ore Pellets

Iron ore pellets with added limestone flux for improved blast furnace performance, still primarily iron ore agglomerates. The addition of flux does not change the classification, and these pellets fall under tariff item 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ores.

Fluxed Iron Ore Sinter (15-30 mm)

Fluxed iron ore sinter produced by sintering a mixture of iron ore, limestone, and coke breeze into 15-30 mm lumps for blast furnace charge. The sintering process agglomerates the fine ore, making it classifiable under tariff item 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ore.

Goethite Iron Ore Sinter Feed

Agglomerated goethite-rich limonitic iron ores from Pilbara deposits, nodulized for sinter plant feed in integrated steel mills. The nodulization process creates agglomerates, placing this product under tariff item 2601.12.00 for agglomerated iron ores.

Hematite Iron Ore Pellets

Agglomerated pellets from hematite (Fe2O3) concentrates, optimized for high productivity in pellet-fed blast furnaces. These pellets are classified under tariff item 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ore, differentiated from raw ores by the agglomeration process.

Hematite Pellet Feed Briquettes

Agglomerated hematite fines formed into briquettes from high-grade Brazilian Carajás ore, optimized for direct reduction processes. These briquettes are a form of agglomerated iron ore concentrate, falling under tariff item 2601.12.00.

High-Grade Magnetite Pellets

Pellets produced from magnetite iron ore concentrates, agglomerated for premium steelmaking applications with iron content over 70%. These high-grade pellets are classified under tariff item 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ore.

Iron Ore Pellets (10-16 mm)

Agglomerated iron ore pellets produced by binding fine iron ore particles with bentonite and heat-hardening them into spheres typically 10-16 mm in diameter. These pellets are a standard form of agglomerated iron ore, classified under tariff item 2601.12.00.

Iron Ore Pellets (DR Grade)

High-quality iron ore pellets designed for direct reduction processes in steelmaking, agglomerated from fine iron ore concentrates with a typical iron content of 67-69%. These DR-grade pellets are classified under tariff item 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ore.

Kiruna Magnetite Concentrate Briquettes

High-purity LKAB Kiruna magnetite ground to less than 45 micrometers, agglomerated into green pellets then hardened for DR pellet feed. The agglomeration process qualifies this product under tariff item 2601.12.00 for agglomerated iron ore concentrates.

Magnetite Iron Ore Briquettes

Briquetted magnetite concentrate from taconite processing, where fine magnetic iron ore is pelletized or briquetted for transport and furnace use. This agglomerated form is classified under tariff item 2601.12.00 regardless of the specific agglomeration method.

Sintered Iron Ore Fines (BF Pellets)

Blast furnace pellets are sintered agglomerates of iron ore fines, flux, and fuel, formed into porous cakes then crushed to uniform sizes for optimal furnace permeability. These agglomerated iron ore products fall under tariff item 2601.12.00.

Taconite Iron Ore Pellets (Mesabi Range)

Low-grade taconite from Minnesota's Mesabi Range is beneficiated, pelletized with bentonite, and indurated into 9-16 mm acid pellets for blast furnaces. These agglomerated pellets are classified under tariff item 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ore.

Calcined Iron Pyrite Lumps

Calcined iron pyrite lumps are chunks of iron sulfide ore that have been heat-treated to reduce sulfur volatility, making them safer for transport and metallurgical use. The roasting process distinguishes them from raw iron pyrites, which fall under heading 26.01 but not this tariff item. They are used in the metallurgical industry for iron extraction or as a sulfur source.

Industrial Roasted Pyrite Pellets

Industrial roasted pyrite pellets are pelletized forms of roasted iron pyrites, heat-treated for density and uniform feeding into roasters and smelters. The roasting process defines their classification under this tariff item, regardless of the pellet form. They are used in non-ferrous metallurgy and sulfuric acid production.

Pyrite Ash from Roasting

Pyrite ash from roasting is the residue obtained after roasting iron pyrites to produce sulfuric acid, containing residual iron oxides and sulfur. This product is specifically classified under this tariff item as roasted iron pyrites, before any further processing. It is used in metallurgy or as a source of iron and sulfur.

Roasted Iron Pyrite Concentrate

Roasted iron pyrite concentrate, also known as pyrite ash, is thermally processed iron sulfide ore used as a source of sulfur and iron in industrial applications. The roasting process stabilizes the material and reduces sulfur content, making it suitable for metallurgical use. This product falls under this tariff item as roasted iron pyrites.

Roasted Pyritic Ore Fines

Roasted pyritic ore fines are fine particles of pyritic iron ore that have been heat-treated to stabilize them for industrial sulfur recovery and iron concentrate production. The roasting process is the defining characteristic, not the particle size, so they fall under this tariff item. They are used in metallurgy and chemical industries.