Ground Apatite Ore
Ground apatite ore, a natural calcium phosphate mineral, reduced to powder by mechanical grinding. It is not chemically altered or calcined, so it falls under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the apatite is in unground form, such as lumps or coarse particles
The unground sibling item applies when the mineral has not been processed to the 'ground' stage.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the apatite is not mixed with other substances and has only undergone mechanical grinding
• Provide a mill certificate or process description to CBSA if requested
• Check whether the end use (e.g
• phosphoric acid production) affects any other regulatory requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 2510.20.00
Fine Ground Christmas Island Phosphate
Fine ground natural calcium phosphate derived from guano deposits on Christmas Island, processed only by crushing and grinding. It is not roasted, calcined, or mixed, so it remains within the scope of Chapter 25 and this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Ground Florida Pebble Phosphate
Ground phosphate pebbles from Florida, a natural calcium phosphate material used in animal feed and fertilizers. The product is only ground, with no calcination or mixing, so it qualifies under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Ground Moroccan Phosphate Rock
Ground high-grade phosphate rock from Morocco, a natural calcium phosphate processed only by grinding. It is not roasted or chemically treated, so it falls under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Ground Natural Aluminum Calcium Phosphate
Milled phosphorite containing natural aluminum calcium phosphates, ground to a fine powder for specialty fertilizer use. The product is only mechanically milled, with no calcination or mixing, so it falls under this tariff item which explicitly includes ground aluminum calcium phosphates.
Ground Phosphorite Rock
Finely ground natural calcium phosphate rock from sedimentary deposits, used as a raw material for phosphate fertilizers. The product is only ground, with no chemical or thermal processing, so it qualifies under this tariff item for ground natural calcium phosphates.
Milled Phosphatic Chalk
Ground phosphatic chalk, a soft natural calcium phosphate-rich sedimentary rock, milled for use in soil amendments. The product is only ground, with no calcination or mixing, so it falls under this tariff item which explicitly includes ground phosphatic chalk.