Stream Sediment Tin Concentrate
Stream sediment tin concentrate is recovered from alluvial stream sediments via gravity separation, rich in cassiterite particles with 10-20% tin content. It is a natural tin ore concentrate imported for direct use in tin extraction. This concentrate falls under tariff item 2609.00.00.
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 concentrate contains significant amounts of other metals like zirconium
Mixed concentrates may be classified under other ores.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the concentrate is free from organic matter or debris that could affect classification
• Provide a description of the gravity separation process to confirm it is a normal metallurgical method
• Declare tin content in kilograms for statistical purposes
Related Products under Tariff item 2609.00.00
Alluvial Cassiterite Gravel
Alluvial cassiterite gravel is a natural tin ore concentrate recovered from placer mining operations. It consists of cassiterite pebbles with a tin yield of 5-15% after washing, making it suitable for gravity-based beneficiation. This product falls under tariff item 2609.00.00 as a tin ore and concentrate.
Cassiterite Ore
Cassiterite ore is the primary mineral ore of tin, appearing as dark brown to black crystals or granular masses containing 50-70% tin oxide. It is imported for direct metallurgical processing to extract tin metal. This ore falls under tariff item 2609.00.00 as a tin ore and concentrate.
Flotation Tin Concentrate from Skarn Deposits
Flotation tin concentrate from skarn deposits is a fine-particle concentrate produced by froth flotation, containing 40-55% tin in cassiterite form. It is imported for refining into tin metal used in electronics soldering. This concentrate falls under tariff item 2609.00.00 as a tin concentrate.
High-Grade Bolivian Tin Ore
High-grade Bolivian tin ore is premium ore from vein deposits, primarily cassiterite with over 60% SnO2 content, mined and minimally crushed for export. It is imported as unrefined tin ore for metallurgical processing. This ore falls under tariff item 2609.00.00.
Indonesian Offshore Tin Concentrate
Indonesian offshore tin concentrate is dredged from seabed placer deposits and processed to 30% tin content via onboard plants. It is a marine-derived tin concentrate imported for smelting. This concentrate falls under tariff item 2609.00.00 as a tin concentrate.
Malaysian Tin Ore Lumps
Malaysian tin ore lumps are hand-sorted lump ore from primary deposits, consisting of cassiterite lumps 10-50mm with high tin purity. They are imported for crushing and smelting in alloy production. This ore falls under tariff item 2609.00.00 as a tin ore.