Pilgangoora Tantalum Ore from China
Pilgangoora tantalum ore from Western Australia's hard-rock deposit yields concentrates with 25-35% Ta2O5, often as byproduct of lithium mining. It is categorized under HTS 2615.90.60.60 for tantalum ores and concentrates, with metal content assayed per statistical requirements.
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
• - Declare as byproduct ore with lithium separation process details to confirm ore status
• - Common issue: Misweighting wet concentrates; dry basis reporting required
• - Prepare for CITES if trace protected species in provenance claims