PGE-Enriched Mafic Intrusions Ore from Japan
Layered mafic intrusion ore from Stillwater complex containing platinum, palladium, and chromite. HTS 2616.90.00 covers these reef-type precious metal deposits. Sequential flotation recovers PGE and chromite separately.
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
• Provide J-M Reef stratigraphic logs proving PGE reef position for valuation
• Declare chromite content separately for potential Chapter 26 dual classification
• Use hydraulic slump prevention in steep-sided bulk holds for coarse ore