2610.00.00.60 - Having a chromium content equivalent to 46 percent or more chromic oxide (Cr2O3)

This HTS classification, 2610.00.00.60, specifically covers chromium ores and concentrates that possess a chromium content equivalent to 46 percent or more of chromic oxide (Cr2O3). These are raw or semi-processed materials that are primarily sourced for their high concentration of chromium, a crucial element for producing stainless steel, alloys, and various industrial chemicals. The classification focuses on the chemical composition of the ore, specifically the percentage of chromic oxide, as the determining factor for its inclusion in this category.

This category is distinguished from its siblings based on precise quantitative thresholds of chromic oxide content. Unlike 2610.00.00.20, which covers ores with a chromic oxide content of not more than 40 percent, and 2610.00.00.40, which applies to ores with a chromic oxide content exceeding 40 percent but falling below 46 percent, this HTS code captures only those ores with the highest concentration of chromic oxide, at 46 percent or more. This granular distinction is vital for accurate import and export declarations, as different grades of chromium ore may have varying commercial values and processing requirements.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 2610.00.00.60 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, the classification criteria rely solely on the specified chromic oxide content. Examples of materials that would fall under this category include high-grade chromite ore concentrates that have undergone initial beneficiation processes to increase their chromium yield to the requisite 46 percent or higher. The classification emphasizes the mineral product's state as an ore or concentrate and its chemical assay for chromium.