Stibnite Ore from Japan
Stibnite is the primary mineral ore of antimony, consisting mainly of antimony trisulfide (Sb2S3), typically appearing as steel-gray crystals. It falls under HTS 2617.10.00.00 as a natural antimony ore mined directly from deposits and processed into concentrates for metal extraction. This classification covers unrefined antimony-bearing materials used in industrial smelting.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 antimony content to meet statistical reporting requirements without deductions
• Declare exact metal content per US Customs guidelines to avoid penalties for misclassification
• Check for export restrictions from source countries, as antimony ores are often subject to quotas