HS Code for Niobium (HS 2615 ore, 8112.92 metal)
Niobium is the tiny but critical alloying addition to HSLA (High-Strength Low-Alloy) pipeline steel, structural steel, and aerospace superalloys. Brazil’s CBMM produces ~85% of world niobium. Ferro-niobium (65% Nb) is the trade form for steelmakers.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2615.90 | Tantalum-niobium ores and concentrates |
| 7202.93 | Ferro-niobium |
| 8112.92 | Niobium unwrought/powders/waste |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| European Union | 0% |
| United States | 0-4% |
| China | 0-5% |
| India (BCD) | 0-7.5% |
Numerical Example: 50 MT ferro-niobium FeNb 65, FOB Santos USD 42,500/MT, CIF Ravenna
50 MT ferro-niobium FeNb 65, FOB Santos USD 42,500/MT, CIF Ravenna. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · EU CRM Act 2024 - niobium strategic and critical.
- · US critical minerals list.
- · OECD conflict mineral due diligence (niobium is part of 3TG in some frameworks).
- · REACH.
- · Brazil (CBMM)
- · Canada (Niobec)
- · Nigeria
Frequently asked questions
CBMM (private, controlled by the Moreira Salles family plus Japanese/Korean/Chinese steelmakers with minority stakes) supplies ~85% of world niobium. Brazilian government has scrutinised export policy but never restricted. Alternative Canadian supply (Niobec, Magris Resources) is 8-10% of market.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to critical minerals (HS 8112.92) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 24.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 10.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 20.8% |
| Singapore | 5% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 14.4% |
| China | 5% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 18.6% |
| United States | 5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | 5% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Germany | 5% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 24.9% |
| Netherlands | 5% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 27.1% |
| Vietnam | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Türkiye | 5% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 26.0% |
| Japan | 5% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| South Korea | 5% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
| Brazil | 5% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 38.6% |
| Indonesia | 5% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 19.1% |
| Mexico | 5% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 22.7% |
| Egypt | 5% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 19.7% |
| Nigeria | 5% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 14.5% |
| South Africa | 5% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 22.8% |
| Australia | 5% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 15.5% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.