Iron Ore Pellets (DR Grade) from China
High-quality iron ore pellets designed for direct reduction processes in steelmaking, agglomerated from fine iron ore concentrates with a typical iron content of 67-69%. Classified under HTS 2601.12.0030 as agglomerated iron ore pellets, distinct from non-agglomerated ores or roasted pyrites.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain a precise assay certificate showing iron content and impurities to comply with statistical reporting requirements without deductions
• Verify pellet size and agglomeration method (e.g
• green pellets hardened in a furnace) to confirm classification as pellets under 2601.12.0030
• Avoid misclassification as non-agglomerated fines by ensuring documentation proves uniform pellet form exceeding statistical size thresholds