Taconite Iron Ore Pellets (Mesabi Range) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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