Tungsten Mining Flotation Tailings

Dried tailings from tungsten ore flotation containing mainly tungsten minerals. HTS 2620.99.20.00 for such residues used in industry, not from iron/steel. Suitable for reprocessing into compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.8%+35.0%38.8%
🇲🇽Mexico3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇨🇦Canada3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇩🇪Germany3.8%+10.0%13.8%
🇯🇵Japan3.8%+10.0%13.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

2601.11.00Lower: 35% vs 38.8%

If coarse iron-tungsten ore mixture

Coarse iron ores with tungsten fall under 2601 per statistical note.

2508.70.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38.8%

If primarily mineral sands containing tungsten

Natural mineral products precede slag classifications.

2620.99.10.00Lower: 35% vs 38.8%

If operated for arsenic recovery primarily

Arsenic-focused residues have separate subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Demonstrate dryness and particle size >4.75mm if claiming coarse per notes

Include mining origin certificates excluding municipal sources

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Tungsten Smelting Slag

Residue from the smelting process of tungsten ores, primarily consisting of tungsten compounds and minor metal impurities. Classified under HTS 2620.99.20.00 as slag containing mainly tungsten, used in industry for metal recovery or chemical manufacturing. Excludes iron/steel production residues.

Tungsten Carbide Production Ash

Ash residue generated during the manufacture of tungsten carbide tools, rich in tungsten compounds. Falls under HTS 2620.99.20.00 due to its primary tungsten content and use in recovering metals for chemical compounds. Not from iron/steel making.

Tungsten Recovery Plant Ash

Ash from solvent extraction plants recovering tungsten from low-grade sources, mainly tungsten content. HTS 2620.99.20.00 covers this as industrial residue for further metal extraction or compounds. Excludes waste incineration products.

Spent Tungsten Catalyst Residue

Residue from deactivated petroleum catalysts containing primarily tungsten oxides. HTS 2620.99.20.00 applies to such ash used for tungsten recovery industrially. Excludes incinerated waste.

Tungsten Wire Drawing Slag

Slag byproduct from drawing tungsten wires for lighting, mainly tungsten particles. Under HTS 2620.99.20.00 as metal-containing residue for re-melting. Industrial use per chapter notes.

Hard Metal Alloy Slag

Slag from melting hard metal alloys where tungsten is the dominant component, used in tooling industries. HTS 2620.99.20.00 applies as other slag/residues containing mainly tungsten for metal extraction. Excludes municipal or iron/steel ash.