Iridium-Enriched Ore Concentrate from Japan
Ore concentrate with elevated iridium levels from alluvial or hard-rock mining. Classified in HTS 2616.90.00.50 as other precious metal content in the precious metals ores chapter.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain customs ruling in advance for rare PGMs like iridium
• Ensure chain-of-custody documentation from mine to port
• Monitor for base metal dominance that could change heading