Cassiterite Concentrate (Natural SnO2) from Canada
Cassiterite is the primary ore mineral of tin, consisting of natural tin dioxide (SnO2) concentrate >70% SnO2. It imports under HTS 2825.90.20.00 as chemically defined tin oxide despite mineral origin.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
4.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Conflict minerals disclosure mandatory under Dodd-Frank for DRC-origin cassiterite
• Assay certificates showing >65% SnO2 required to avoid 2609.00 mineral classification