Taconite Pellets

Pellets from low-grade taconite ore (banded iron formation), beneficiated and agglomerated for Midwestern U.S. steel plants. Under HTS 2601.12.0030 for iron ore pellets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2601.11.00Same rate: 35%

If taconite concentrates pre-pelletizing

Statistical suffix for other non-agglomerated.

2617.10.00Lower: Free vs 35%

If roasted for phosphate recovery

Certain roasted ores move to 2617.

2620.99.30.00Same rate: 35%

If containing copper or residues

Metal extraction residues under 2620.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide beneficiation process details to prove iron concentration meets ore definitions

β€’ Monitor silica content as it impacts classification if excessively gangue-heavy

β€’ Comply with U.S. steel import monitoring for large volume shipments

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