Vanadium-Bearing Magnetite Ore from Mexico
This is a naturally occurring ore primarily composed of magnetite (iron oxide) with significant vanadium content, extracted from deposits like those in South Africa or Russia. It falls under HTS 2615.90.60.90 as vanadium ores and concentrates due to its vanadium extraction potential. The ore is mined and minimally processed to concentrate vanadium values.
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
• Obtain assay certificates verifying vanadium content to confirm classification and avoid reclassification as iron ore
• Ensure proper declaration of metal content per statistical notes; non-compliance can lead to penalties
• Check for CITES or environmental permits if sourced from protected mining areas