Electronics-Grade Synthetic Columbite Concentrate

High-purity synthetic columbite (FeNb2O6 analog) concentrate with added tantalum for capacitor-grade feedstock. Falls under HTS 2615.90.30.00 as a synthetic Ta-Nb blend. Essential for manufacturing tantalum electrolytic capacitors in consumer electronics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2820.90.00.00Higher: 39.7% vs 25%

If converted to manganese oxides during processing

Chemical compounds shift to Chapter 28; niobium often co-occurs with manganese.

2605.00.00.00Same rate: 25%

If cobalt-bearing with significant metal recovery value

Cobalt ores have dedicated heading 2605.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify purity levels (>30% Ta2O5/Nb2O5) with third-party assays to support valuation

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