2615.90.30.00 - Synthetic tantalum-niobium (columbium) concentrates 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 30% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 2615.90.30.00, specifically covers synthetic concentrates of tantalum and niobium (also known as columbium). These materials are not naturally occurring ores but rather manufactured or processed products that have been refined to a concentrate form, containing significant percentages of tantalum and niobium. Their classification here indicates a deliberate synthetic production method, differentiating them from raw, naturally occurring ores.
The primary sibling category at this level is 2615.90.60, which broadly covers "Other" tantalum, niobium, vanadium, or zirconium ores and concentrates. The key distinction lies in the explicit designation of "synthetic" for 2615.90.30.00. Therefore, while both categories deal with tantalum and niobium concentrates, this specific subheading is for those manufactured synthetically, implying a controlled process to achieve the desired composition and form, rather than unprocessed natural geological deposits.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to describe. Classification under 2615.90.30.00 is final for synthetic tantalum-niobium (columbium) concentrates. Practical classification will rely on verifying the synthetic origin of the material and its composition meeting the criteria for a concentrate of tantalum and niobium, as opposed to a refined metal or a less concentrated ore.