Mesabi Range Taconite Pellets from Japan
Agglomerated taconite iron ore from Minnesota's Mesabi Range, formed into hard pellets >4.75 mm. Under HTS 2601.12.0090 as other agglomerated ores. Backbone of U.S. steel industry.
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
• Taconite-specific silica assays required
• Grind-beneficiation records prove agglomeration