Niobium Ore Pyrochlore Concentrate from Germany
Carbonatite-hosted pyrochlore concentrate with 60% Nb2O5 and tantalum byproduct. Falls in HTS 2617.90.00 excluding specific niobium subheadings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Dual-report niobium pentoxide and tantalum pentoxide contents separately
• Obtain carbonatite origin verification to distinguish from columbite sources
• Ensure <0.1% uranium/thorium for unrestricted commercial entry