Fluxed Iron Ore Sinter (15-30 mm) from China
Fluxed sinter is agglomerated iron ore mixed with limestone and coke breeze, sintered at high temperatures into 15-30 mm lumps for blast furnace charge. It qualifies under HTS 2601.12.00 for its agglomerated iron ore concentrate form.
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
• Report basicity index (CaO/SiO2 ratio) to confirm classification as iron ore product
• Avoid moisture buildup to prevent degradation; use covered stockpiles
• Comply with EPA dust emission standards during transshipment