Tantalum-Bearing Columbite Ore Concentrate

Columbite-tantalite (coltan) concentrate grading 30% Ta2O5 from alluvial deposits in Central Africa. HTS 2617.90.00 applies to this rare earth-associated ore concentrate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2615.90.30Lower: 25% vs 35%

If niobium-dominant columbite

Niobium-rich tantalite concentrates classify under specific niobium ore subheading 2615.90.

2620.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processing residues containing tantalum

Tantalum extraction tailings or slags fall under Chapter 26 heading 2620 for metal recovery.

8103.20.00Lower: 27.5% vs 35%

If refined tantalum metal unwrought

Purified tantalum beyond ore concentrate stage classifies in Chapter 81 rare metals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Comply with Section 1502 conflict minerals disclosure for tantalum sourcing verification

โ€ข Report both tantalum and niobium content separately in entry documentation

โ€ข Secure end-user statements for strategic mineral import licenses where applicable