Pilgangoora Tantalum Ore from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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