Tantalum-Bearing Columbite Ore Concentrate from Japan
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.
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
• Comply with Section 1502 conflict minerals disclosure for tantalum sourcing verification
• Report both tantalum and niobium content separately in entry documentation
• Secure end-user statements for strategic mineral import licenses where applicable