HS Code 2615
Rare Metal Ores and Concentrates
HS code 2615 covers ores and concentrates of niobium, tantalum, vanadium, and zirconium, critical minerals for high-tech electronics, aerospace, and medical sec
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HS Code 2615 — Rare Metal Ores and Concentrates
This code covers ores and concentrates of niobium, tantalum, vanadium, and zirconium. These 'tech metals' are used in superalloys, nuclear reactors, and ceramic glazes.
What's included
- Columbite (Niobium)
- Tantalite
- Coltan
- Zircon (sand)
- Baddeleyite
- Vanadium ores
What's excluded
- Zirconia (synthetic) → use
2825(Synthetic oxides are chemical products.)
Common examples
- Tantalum concentrate
- Zircon sand
- Niobium ore
Frequently asked questions
What is Coltan?
A combination of Columbite and Tantalite; and it is highly regulated due to ethical concerns in Central Africa.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Niobium and Tantalum require strict chain-of-custody documentation (iTSCi).
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Australia, Brazil, DR Congo
- Top importers: China, USA, Spain
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Key takeaway
Strategic high-tech minerals often requiring ethical sourcing audits.
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