Carajás High-Grade Non-Agglomerated Iron Ore from China
Brazilian Carajás IOCJ fines (Fe 65%+), non-agglomerated natural ore with ultra-low impurities, ideal for direct reduction processes. HTS 2601.11.00 covers this as non-agglomerated iron ore, distinguished from agglomerates by lack of binding agents or heat treatment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Subject to potential countervailing duties (CVD) on Brazilian iron ore—file scope rulings if blended
• Document particle size to exclude 'coarse' criteria under related statistical notes
• Secure EPA approvals if silica levels exceed thresholds for dust control compliance