Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Briquettes (HBI) from China
Hot briquetted iron (HBI) consists of sponge iron from direct reduction of agglomerated iron ore fines, compressed into dense briquettes to prevent reoxidation. Classified under HTS 2601.12.00 as agglomerated iron ore concentrates due to its ore-based composition before melting.
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
• Provide hydrogen-reduced iron assay reports showing >85% metallization to distinguish from raw ore
• Classify as Class 4.2 spontaneous combustion risk; ensure proper ventilation in containers
• Check anti-dumping duties on HBI from specific origins like Venezuela or Russia