HTS heading 2615 · Chapter 26
HTS 2615: Niobium, tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and…
HTS heading 2615 covers niobium (columbium), tantalum, vanadium or zirconium ores and concentrates. It has 3 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (3 lines).
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2615.10.00.00 | Zirconium ores and concentrates[kg] | Free | Free | Estimate → | |
| 2615.90 | Other: | ||||
| 2615.90.30.00 | Synthetic tantalum-niobium (columbium) concentrates[kg] | Free | 30% | Estimate → | |
| 2615.90.60 | Other | Free | Free | ||
| 2615.90.60.30 | Niobium (columbium) ores and concentrates[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2615.90.60.60 | Tantalum ores and concentrates[kg] | Estimate → | |||
| 2615.90.60.90 | Vanadium ores and concentrates[kg, V2O5 kg] | Estimate → |
6 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 2615.10.00.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (Free) | $0.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $47.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
