2617.10.00.00 - Antimony ores and concentrates

This HTS category, 2617.10.00.00, specifically covers antimony ores and their concentrated forms. Antimony ores are naturally occurring minerals from which antimony can be extracted, and concentrates are processed materials that have a higher percentage of antimony than the raw ore. This classification is intended for materials that are primarily destined for smelting and refining to produce antimony metal or its compounds.

Within Chapter 26, which deals with ores, slag, and ash, this heading differentiates itself from sibling category 2617.90.00, which is designated for "Other" ores and concentrates not elsewhere specified. Therefore, any ore or concentrate that is *not* primarily antimony would fall under the "Other" classification. The key distinction lies in the principal metallic content; if antimony is the dominant valuable component, it belongs here.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories within 2617.10.00.00. Classification decisions at this level will therefore depend on a thorough analysis of the material's composition and its intended industrial use, ensuring it meets the criteria for an antimony ore or concentrate and is not classifiable under more specific headings for processed antimony products.