Ferruginous Manganiferous Ore Lumps from China
Lump-form ferruginous manganese ore with ≥47% manganese by dry weight, iron-rich, ideal for direct smelting in ferro-manganese production. This product qualifies for HTS 2602.00.0060 based on its manganese assay exceeding the high-grade threshold. Typically exported from Australia’s Groote Eylandt mine.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide stockpile moisture content records alongside dry weight assays for accurate customs valuation
• Classify by lump size (>6.3mm typically); fines may attract different statistical reporting
• Beware of contamination—impure lots risk downgrading to lower HTS subheadings with adjusted duties