2601.11.00.30 - Concentrates 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | t |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, specifically 2601.11.00.30, covers iron concentrates that are not agglomerated. Concentrates are materials derived from iron ore that have undergone a process of beneficiation to increase the iron content and remove impurities. This category excludes agglomerated forms of iron ore, such as pellets or sinter, which are treated separately. The "non-agglomerated" characteristic is crucial, meaning the material is in a loose, powdery, granular, or lumpy form, not yet consolidated into larger, more manageable masses for smelting.
Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Ores," is important. While both relate to iron-bearing materials, "ores" at this level typically refers to the raw, unbeneficiated iron-bearing rock extracted from the ground. Concentrates, conversely, are the product of processing these ores to enhance their metallic content. Therefore, this classification focuses on intermediate products of iron ore beneficiation, prior to agglomeration.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this heading hinges on the physical form and the degree of processing, specifically the absence of agglomeration. Importers and exporters should ensure the material has been processed to increase iron content but has not been formed into pellets, sinter, or briquettes before assigning it to this specific HTS code.