Sintered Iron Ore Fines (BF Pellets) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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