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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ore is not agglomerated
Non-agglomerated iron ores fall under this sibling item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the briquettes are not classified as roasted iron pyrites
• Provide the iron content in kilograms as per statistical note 1
• Verify that the product is not considered slag or similar waste under Chapter Note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 2601.12.00
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.