Coarse Itabirite Iron Ore from Mexico
Coarse itabirite iron ore is a metamorphosed quartz-hematite mix with large particles over 4.75mm, direct shipped to mills. HTS 2601.11.0060 applies to this non-agglomerated coarse variety per particle size definition. Key export from Brazil's Carajás region.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Include silica and phosphorus assays alongside iron content; use Capesize vessels for bulk
• Ensure particle size sampling represents majority coarse