Australian Pilbara Hematite Sinter Feed Pellets from China
Premium agglomerated hematite from Australia's Pilbara region, pelletized for sinter plant feed with uniform size >4.75 mm. Falls under HTS 2601.12.0090 as unspecified agglomerated iron concentrates. Optimized for high-productivity steel mills.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Use independent lab assays for iron, silica, and alumina content per HTS statistical notes
• Retain manufacturing records proving pelletization to avoid coarse ore classification
• Adhere to IMSBC Code Group A cargo precautions for potential liquefaction in transit