Chromite Ore 42% Cr2O3 Grade
Natural chromite ore extracted from deposits in South Africa, assayed at 42% equivalent chromic oxide content. This falls under HTS 2610.00.0040 due to its chromium content between 40-46% Cr2O3, used primarily for stainless steel production. It is supplied in bulk for metallurgical processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chromium content equivalent to 46% or more Cr2O3
Higher chromium concentration shifts to the superior grade ore subheading within the same chromium ores heading.
If processed into slag or residue used for metal extraction
Post-processing residues or slags containing chromium fall under heading 2620 per chapter notes, not raw ores.
If ferrochromium is produced from the ore
Refined ferrochromium alloys are classified under iron and steel chapter as ferroalloys, not raw chromium ores.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain accurate assay certificates from certified labs to verify Cr2O3 content within 40-46% range for correct classification
• Ensure proper documentation of mine origin and metal content as per statistical notes, avoiding deductions in reporting
• Comply with environmental regulations on heavy metal transport; common pitfall is misdeclaring particle size leading to wrong subheading
Related Products under HTS 2610.00.00.40
South African Chromite Concentrate 43% Cr2O3
Concentrated chromite from Bushveld deposits with 43% Cr2O3 equivalent, beneficiated to remove gangue materials. Classified under HTS 2610.00.0040 for mid-grade chromium ores and concentrates suitable for ferrochrome smelting. Bulk shipped for industrial ferroalloy production.
Turkish Chromite Ore 41% Cr2O3 Metallurgical Grade
Metallurgical-grade chromite ore from Turkish mines with 41% Cr2O3 content, ideal for electric arc furnace charging. HTS 2610.00.0040 applies to this specific chromium range in natural ores and concentrates. Exported in 50-ton lots for stainless steel manufacturing.
Indian Chromite Fines 44% Cr2O3
Fine-ground chromite ore from Odisha mines at 44% Cr2O3 equivalent, used in refractory brick production. Falls under HTS 2610.00.0040 for chromium ores in this content range, supplied as fines for blending. Essential raw material for high-chrome refractories.
Zimbabwean Lumpy Chromite 45% Cr2O3
Lumpy chromite ore from Great Dyke with 45% Cr2O3, sized 10-150mm for direct smelting. Classified in HTS 2610.00.0040 due to precise chromium content specification for concentrates. High-iron chromite ideal for ferrochrome production.
Metallurgical Chromite Concentrate 40.5% Cr2O3
Beneficiated chromite concentrate at exactly 40.5% Cr2O3 for stainless steel alloying. HTS 2610.00.0040 covers this narrow chromium oxide range in ores and concentrates. Sourced globally for submerged arc furnace feed.