Australian Pilbara Hematite Sinter Feed Pellets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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