Agglomerated
Iron ores and concentrates, including roasted iron pyrites: > Iron ores and concentrates, other than roasted iron pyrites: > Agglomerated
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 2601.12.00
Iron Ore Pellets (10-16 mm)
These are agglomerated iron ore pellets produced by binding fine iron ore particles with bentonite and heat-hardening them into spheres typically 10-16 mm in diameter. They fall under HTS 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ores and concentrates, distinct from non-agglomerated fines due to their pelletized form for easier blast furnace handling.
Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Briquettes (HBI)
Hot briquetted iron (HBI) consists of sponge iron from direct reduction of agglomerated iron ore fines, compressed into dense briquettes to prevent reoxidation. Classified under HTS 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ore concentrates due to its ore-based composition before melting.
Sintered Iron Ore Fines (BF Pellets)
Blast furnace pellets are sintered agglomerates of iron ore fines, flux, and fuel, formed into porous cakes then crushed to uniform sizes for optimal furnace permeability. HTS 2601.12.00 covers these as agglomerated iron ores essential for steelmaking.
Fluxed Iron Ore Sinter (15-30 mm)
Fluxed sinter is agglomerated iron ore mixed with limestone and coke breeze, sintered at high temperatures into 15-30 mm lumps for blast furnace charge. It qualifies under HTS 2601.12.00 for its agglomerated iron ore concentrate form.
Magnetite Iron Ore Briquettes
Briquetted magnetite concentrate from taconite processing, where fine magnetic iron ore is pelletized or briquetted for transport and furnace use. HTS 2601.12.00 applies to these agglomerated forms regardless of specific iron mineral.
Hematite Pellet Feed Briquettes
Agglomerated hematite fines formed into briquettes from high-grade Brazilian Carajás ore, optimized for direct reduction processes. Falls under HTS 2601.12.00 as agglomerated non-roasted iron ore concentrates.
Taconite Iron Ore Pellets (Mesabi Range)
Low-grade taconite from Minnesota's Mesabi Range is beneficiated, pelletized with bentonite, and indurated into 9-16 mm acid pellets for blast furnaces. Classified as HTS 2601.12.00 agglomerated iron ore.
Goethite Iron Ore Sinter Feed
Agglomerated goethite-rich limonitic ores from Pilbara deposits, nodulized for sinter plant feed in integrated steel mills. HTS 2601.12.00 for these iron ore agglomerates.
Kiruna Magnetite Concentrate Briquettes
High-purity LKAB Kiruna magnetite ground to <45μm, agglomerated into green pellets then hardened for DR pellet feed. Under HTS 2601.12.00 as premium agglomerated concentrate.
Carajás Hematite DR Pellets
Vale's high-grade Carajás hematite (66%+ Fe) formed into fluxed DR-grade pellets for direct reduction shafts. HTS 2601.12.00 classification for agglomerated iron ore.