Australian Uranium Ore from Ranger Mine
Low-grade sandstone-hosted uranium ore from Australia's Ranger mine, shipped as run-of-mine material for offsite processing. Falls squarely under HTS 2612.10.00.00 as unbeneficiated uranium ore.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If iron ore matrix predominates
Australian deposits often co-occur with iron; principal metal determines heading.
If Ranger ore with thorium byproducts
Thorium content may trigger subheading 2612.20 classification.
If from waste incineration processes
Chapter note excludes municipal waste residues from 2620 but allows 2621.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Coordinate with Australian Safeguards Office for export certificate matching
• Use IP-1 specification packages for bulk low-specific-activity ore shipments
• Budget for extended CBP holds pending radiation surveys at port
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