Taconite Iron Ore Pellets (Mesabi Range) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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