2617.90.00 - Other

This HTS category, 2617.90.00, encompasses "Other" ores and concentrates not specifically enumerated in other headings within Chapter 26. It serves as a residual category for metallic ores and their concentrates that do not fit into more precisely defined classifications. The primary criterion for inclusion here is that the material is a mineral substance containing metallic elements, which has undergone processing to increase its metallic content or to prepare it for smelting, but is not a refined metal or a waste product.

Unlike its sibling category, 2617.10.00.00, which is exclusively for antimony ores and concentrates, this heading covers a broad spectrum of other metallic mineral materials. If an ore or concentrate is not explicitly named elsewhere in the tariff schedule, and it does not fall under headings for precious metals, base metals, or their waste, it will likely be classified under 2617.90.00. The key distinction lies in the absence of specific enumeration for the metallic content of the ore being classified.

Within this "Other" classification, further subcategories exist to provide more specific treatment for certain types of ores and concentrates. The subcategories 2617.90.00.30 for beryllium ores and concentrates and 2617.90.00.60 for other remaining materials allow for greater precision in classification and reporting. These subdivisions help to segregate distinct commodities, facilitating accurate customs declarations and statistical tracking of diverse mineral resources.