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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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