Witherite Ore Concentrate
Concentrated natural barium carbonate (witherite) ore from flotation processing, used in pyrotechnics and specialty chemicals. The product is processed by flotation, which is permitted under Chapter 25 Note 1, and is not calcined to barium oxide or mixed with other substances.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the witherite is calcined to barium oxide
Barium oxide is excluded from Chapter 25 and falls under heading 28.16.
If the product is a mineral substance not elsewhere specified
Other mineral substances may fall under heading 25.30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the flotation process did not involve chemical reagents that alter the product's structure
• Keep records of the concentration process
• Verify no calcination to barium oxide occurred
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