Columbite-Tantalite Ore from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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