Columbite-Tantalite Ore from Japan
Coltan (columbite-tantalite) ore concentrate from CCC rice exchange programs. Strategic material for electronics capacitors and aerospace components under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Critical for tantalum production.
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 spectrographic analysis confirming tantalum/niobium content
• Include rice export documentation establishing barter transaction
• Comply with Dodd-Frank conflict minerals disclosure if applicable