Taconite Iron Ore Pellets (Mesabi Range) from Canada
Low-grade taconite from Minnesota's Mesabi Range is beneficiated, pelletized with bentonite, and indurated into 9-16 mm acid pellets for blast furnaces. Classified as HTS 2601.12.00 agglomerated iron ore.
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
• Report pellet abrasion index and tumble index for quality verification
• Comply with USACE Great Lakes ballast water requirements
• Monitor silica levels (<5%) to avoid flux classification