Niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates
5 declarable lines
Heading 2615 covers ores and concentrates of niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium and zirconium. The heading is split first for zirconium ores and concentrates under 2615.10.00.00, then for other ores and concentrates. In the other group, synthetic tantalum-niobium concentrates come first under 2615.90.30.00, followed by separate lines for niobium, tantalum and vanadium ores and concentrates.
Products in this heading
- Zircon sand used as zirconium ore concentrate
- Baddeleyite zirconium ore concentrate
- Columbite niobium ore concentrate
- Pyrochlore niobium ore concentrate
- Tantalite tantalum ore concentrate
- Vanadium ore concentrate
- Synthetic tantalum-niobium concentrate
How to choose the right subheading
- Identify the main metal in the ore or concentrate: zirconium goes to 2615.10.00.00, while niobium, tantalum and vanadium go under 2615.90.
- Decide whether the goods are a synthetic tantalum-niobium concentrate; if yes, use 2615.90.30.00.
- If the goods are not synthetic, choose the 2615.90.60 line by the declared metal: 2615.90.60.30 for niobium, 2615.90.60.60 for tantalum, or 2615.90.60.90 for vanadium.
- Confirm the product is an ore or concentrate, not a refined metal, oxide or ferroalloy.
Often confused with
- Heading 8103Refined tantalum metal, such as unwrought tantalum
Heading 2615 covers ores and concentrates, not refined metal.
- Heading 7202Ferrovanadium
Ferroalloys are classified in heading 7202, not as vanadium ore.
- Heading 8109Zirconium metal, such as unwrought zirconium
This heading covers zirconium ores and concentrates, not the metal.
- Heading 2825Vanadium pentoxide
Vanadium oxides are chemical products, not ores or concentrates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for zirconium ores and concentrates?
Zirconium ores and concentrates are classified under 2615.10.00.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on tantalum ores and concentrates?
Tantalum ores and concentrates are classified under 2615.90.60.60, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
How do I classify synthetic tantalum-niobium concentrates?
Synthetic tantalum-niobium concentrates are classified under 2615.90.30.00, with a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.