Coarse Hematite Iron Ore from China
Coarse hematite iron ore consists of non-agglomerated particles primarily exceeding 4.75 mm in diameter, with high iron oxide content used directly in blast furnaces. It falls under HTS 2601.11.0060 as coarse, non-agglomerated iron ore per statistical notes defining 'coarse' by particle size. This classification applies to natural iron ores not processed into pellets or sinter.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify particle size distribution via assay to confirm 'coarse' status exceeding 4.75mm majority; obtain certificate of analysis for metal content without deductions
• Ensure no agglomeration processing to avoid reclassification; declare exact iron assay quantity per statistical notes