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High Phosphorus Non-Agglomerated Iron Ore Fines

Iron ore fines with elevated phosphorus (1-2%), non-agglomerated, requiring special steelmaking treatments. Under HTS 2601.11.00 as standard non-agglomerated iron ores, regardless of impurity levels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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3103Lower: 10% vs 35%

If chemically treated as superphosphate

Phosphorus processed into fertilizers under Chapter 31.

2601.12.00Same rate: 35%

If lump sinter product

Sintered high-P ore becomes agglomerated.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose P2O5 content fully; may affect end-user permits

Test for compliance with blast furnace feed specs pre-shipment

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