Antimony Ore (Stibnite)
High-Grade Stibnite (35%–55% Sb) | Non-Chinese Critical Mineral Supply
Quick Answer
What is Pakistan Antimony Ore (Stibnite)? Antimony Ore (Stibnite) sourced from Pakistan is a high-grade industrial mineral known for its premium quality, specifically high-grade stibnite (35%–55% sb) | non-chinese critical mineral supply. Indus Minerals exports this material in bulk via Karachi Port to markets including USA, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Italy, China.
Indus Ores is a direct B2B exporter of high-grade antimony ore (stibnite, Sb2S3) grading 35% to 55% Sb from KPK and Balochistan. As international manufacturers seek diversified, non-Chinese antimony supply chains following critical mineral export controls, our antimony in Pakistan provides reliable, trace-element compliant feedstock for Antimony Trioxide (ATO) flame retardants, defense-grade lead alloys, and solar glass manufacturing. We execute containerized shipments to the United States (Houston, Savannah, Newark), Europe, Japan, and South Korea with mandatory SGS / Alfred H. Knight pre-shipment assay certification. Submit an antimony export quote request for CIF/FOB pricing.
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Quick Facts: Antimony Ore (Stibnite) from Pakistan
Primary Use: Extensively used in usa, europe, japan, south-korea, italy, china industries globally.
Key Advantage: High-Grade Stibnite (35%–55% Sb) | Non-Chinese Critical Mineral Supply. Sourced directly from premier Pakistani mines.
Logistics: Available for immediate bulk export via Karachi Port (FOB/CIF).
Quality: Verified by third-party inspection (SGS/Alex Stewart) prior to shipment.
What is the chemical composition of Pakistani Antimony Ore (Stibnite)?
Typical ranges available from Pakistani origin. Exact specifications subject to contract.
| Parameter | Grade Range |
|---|---|
| Sb (Antimony) Content | 35% - 55% min (High-Grade Stibnite) |
| Mineralogy & Formula | Stibnite (Sb2S3 - Antimony Trisulfide) |
| HS Code (US HTS / Global) | 2617.10.0000 (Antimony Ores & Concentrates) |
| As (Arsenic) | 0.30% - 0.50% max (Ultra-Low Penalty) |
| Pb (Lead) | 0.30% - 0.50% max |
| Hg (Mercury) & Se (Selenium) | Hg < 50 ppm | Se < 50 ppm |
| S (Sulfur) | 20% - 25% |
| Size / Physical Form | 10mm - 100mm (Hand-Sorted Lumps) & Crushed Concentrates |
| Moisture | 1.0% max |
Commercial Note
Exported in UN-certified 1.0 MT heavy-duty PP Jumbo Bags with inner moisture-barrier PE liners (20–25 MT per 20ft FCL) under HS Code 2617.10. Pricing is structured on FOB Karachi or CIF US/EU/Asian Ports linked to Fastmarkets MB / Rotterdam Antimony Metal indices per Metric Ton Unit (MTU). Every lot includes independent SGS or Alfred H. Knight (AHK) pre-shipment assay.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Third-Party Inspection
Certified by SGS, Alex Stewart, or equivalent agencies at the port of loading.
Mine-to-Port Traceability
Full documentation and ethical sourcing guarantees from extraction to export.
Export Compliance
Strict adherence to international customs, REACH, FDA, and environmental standards.
Consistent Supply
Reliable logistics network ensuring timely delivery and bulk contract fulfillment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can US buyers import Antimony Ore from Pakistan as a non-Chinese critical mineral source?
Yes. Following Chinese export controls on antimony products, Pakistan represents a reliable, non-Chinese sovereign origin for high-grade Stibnite (Sb2S3) ore. Indus Minerals exports 35%–55% Sb lumpy ore and crushed concentrates directly from Karachi Port to major US ports including Houston, Savannah, Baltimore, Newark, and Los Angeles with full Certificate of Origin and trace-element compliance.
What is the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code and import duty for Antimony Ore?
Antimony ores and concentrates are classified under international HS Code 2617.10 (US HTS 2617.10.0000). Under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, raw antimony ores and concentrates from Normal Trade Relations (NTR) countries like Pakistan enter the United States duty-free (0% general tariff).
How are Arsenic (As), Lead (Pb), and Mercury (Hg) penalty elements controlled for ATO smelters?
Western Antimony Trioxide (ATO) roasters and metallurgical smelters enforce strict impurity thresholds. We source selectively from low-arsenic hydrothermal veins in Chitral (KPK) and Balochistan, utilizing optical and manual gangue sorting plus XRF batch screening to maintain Arsenic (As) ≤ 0.30%–0.50%, Lead (Pb) ≤ 0.50%, and Mercury (Hg) < 50 ppm.
How is Antimony Ore priced and settled for international B2B shipments?
Commercial pricing for antimony ore (35%–55% Sb) is calculated per Metric Ton Unit (MTU) or dry metric ton (DMT), multiplied by the agreed payable percentage of the international Antimony Metal II (99.65% min, Rotterdam / Fastmarkets MB USD/MT) benchmark. Standard settlement is via 100% Irrevocable L/C at Sight or T/T against SGS assay and Bill of Lading.
Which industries in the USA, Europe, and Asia use Pakistani Stibnite Ore?
Our stibnite ore is processed by roasters and smelters into Antimony Trioxide (ATO) for halogenated flame retardants (plastics, electrical enclosures, textiles), antimonial lead alloys for automotive/industrial batteries and defense ordnance primers, and sodium antimonate clarifying agents for solar photovoltaic (PV) glass.
Origin
Pakistan
Port of Loading
Karachi Port