Direct Reduced Iron Ore (DRI) Pellets from China
Agglomerated iron ore pellets pre-reduced for direct use in electric arc furnaces, sized over 4.75 mm. HTS 2601.12.0090 includes these as 'other' agglomerated ores prior to full metallization. Bridges ore and scrap in steel recycling.
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
• Report metallization degree and Fe content accurately via certified assays
• Differentiate from HBI (hot briquetted iron) which may classify under 7201
• Ensure hydrogen-reduced DRI meets explosion risk declarations for shipping