Taconite Pellets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide beneficiation process details to prove iron concentration meets ore definitions
• Monitor silica content as it impacts classification if excessively gangue-heavy
• Comply with U.S. steel import monitoring for large volume shipments