Niobium Ore Pyrochlore Concentrate from Japan
Carbonatite-hosted pyrochlore concentrate with 60% Nb2O5 and tantalum byproduct. Falls in HTS 2617.90.00 excluding specific niobium subheadings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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