Mesabi Range Taconite Iron Ore Fines from Japan
US Mesabi taconite fines (Fe 30% natural, upgraded to 60%+), non-agglomerated after grinding, used in Midwest sinter plants. HTS 2601.11.00 applies to these non-roasted, non-pelletized iron-bearing ores and concentrates.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 gangue mineralogy reports (silica, phosphorus) for valuation purposes
• Classify based on iron content dominance, not taconite matrix
• Monitor Section 232 tariffs if deemed national security steel input