Ethyl Lake Tantalum Ore from China
Ethyl Lake tantalum ore from Canadian pegmatite deposits contains high-grade tantalum minerals like tantalite and microlite, typically grading 20-40% Ta2O5. It is classified under HTS 2615.90.60.60 for tantalum ores, valued for low uranium/thorium impurities suitable for nuclear and electronics applications.
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 radiometric assays for U/Th content, as low levels prevent radioactive material declarations
• - Use Incoterms specifying assay basis pricing to mitigate quality disputes at customs
• - Pitfall: Overlooking Canadian origin benefits under USMCA for reduced documentation