Cassiterite Ore
Cassiterite is the primary mineral ore of tin, typically appearing as dark brown to black crystals or granular masses containing 50-70% tin oxide. It falls under HTS 2609.00.00.00 as a tin ore and concentrate, used directly in smelting to extract metallic tin for alloys and solders.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If niobium, tantalum or vanadium bearing
Ores containing other metals like niobium alongside tin shift to Chapter 26 heading for mixed metal ores.
If processed as slag or residue for metal extraction
Slag, ash, or residues from tin processing used in industry for metal recovery fall under heading 2620 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain accurate assay reports certifying tin content without deductions as per statistical notes; ensure proper declaration of metal quantity to avoid penalties
• Verify origin certificates to comply with conflict mineral regulations if sourced from high-risk areas
Related Products under HTS 2609.00.00.00
Tin-Bearing Pyrrhotite Concentrate
A flotation concentrate derived from pyrrhotite deposits containing recoverable tin sulfides, with tin content around 2-5% after beneficiation. Classified under HTS 2609.00.00.00 as tin concentrates prepared for smelting, excluding roasted or calcined forms.
Stream Sediment Tin Concentrate
Concentrate recovered from alluvial stream sediments via gravity separation, rich in cassiterite particles with 10-20% tin content. This natural tin ore concentrate is imported under HTS 2609.00.00.00 for direct use in tin smelters.
High-Grade Bolivian Tin Ore
Premium tin ore from Bolivian vein deposits, primarily cassiterite with over 60% SnO2 content, mined and minimally crushed for export. Falls under HTS 2609.00.00.00 as unrefined tin ores and concentrates for metallurgical recovery.
Flotation Tin Concentrate from Skarn Deposits
Fine-particle tin concentrate produced by froth flotation from skarn-type deposits, containing 40-55% tin in cassiterite form. Imported as HTS 2609.00.00.00 for refining into tin metal used in electronics soldering.
Alluvial Cassiterite Gravel
Loose gravel concentrate from placer mining operations, consisting of cassiterite pebbles with 5-15% tin yield after washing. Classified under HTS 2609.00.00.00 as natural tin ores for gravity-based beneficiation.
Tin Ore from Greisen Deposits
Coarse-crushed ore from greisen-hosted cassiterite deposits, with tin grades of 1-3% suitable for heap leaching or milling. This raw tin ore is reported under HTS 2609.00.00.00 based on assay tin content.