Vanadium-Bearing Magnetite Ore Concentrate from Japan
Titanomagnetite concentrate from vanadium-rich deposits like those in South Africa, assaying 1-2% V2O5. HTS 2617.90.00 covers this as 'other' ore not fitting specific vanadium or iron 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
• Provide geological assay reports specifying vanadium pentoxide (V2O5) content for Customs verification
• Classify based on predominant valuable metal; avoid iron ore heading if vanadium drives value
• Comply with dust suppression requirements during transport to meet environmental import standards