Lab-Synthesized Ta-Nb Concentrate from China
Laboratory-produced synthetic concentrate of tantalum and niobium oxides for research or small-scale alloy production. HTS 2615.90.30.00 applies due to its synthetic nature and ore-concentrate form factor. Used in R&D for high-tech applications like aerospace components.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Include synthesis process documentation to prove 'synthetic' status versus natural mining products
• Report quantity based on assay metal content only, as specified in statistical notes
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial slag under 2620