Goethite Iron Ore Concentrate
Goethite iron ore concentrate is a fine, non-agglomerated product from limonitic ores, enriched to 60-65% Fe through wet beneficiation processes. HTS 2601.11.0030 covers such non-agglomerated concentrates used in direct reduction ironmaking.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for unbeneficiated goethite lumps
Coarse ores without concentration process are in 2601.11.0060.
If agglomerated goethite fines
Any sintering or briquetting changes to agglomerated category.
If converted to spiegeleisen
Alloyed pig iron like spiegeleisen is in Chapter 72.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include spectrographic analysis for gangue minerals to support classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply agglomeration during customs inspection
• Declare origin accurately as goethite affects quota eligibility in some markets
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