Sintered Iron Ore Fines (BF Pellets) from Canada
Blast furnace pellets are sintered agglomerates of iron ore fines, flux, and fuel, formed into porous cakes then crushed to uniform sizes for optimal furnace permeability. HTS 2601.12.00 covers these as agglomerated iron ores essential for steelmaking.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include sintering process details and chemical composition (Fe, SiO2, Al2O3) in commercial invoice
• Use open-top bulk carriers; monitor for dust generation during loading/unloading
• Confirm no radioactive impurities exceed limits for ore imports