Natural Cryolite Ore
Raw sodium aluminum fluoride mineral extracted from deposits in Greenland, used primarily as a flux in aluminum smelting. This natural cryolite ore is unprocessed and classifiable under tariff item 2530.90.00 as a mineral substance not elsewhere specified.
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 ore is chemically processed into synthetic cryolite
Synthetic cryolite is classified as a fluoride salt in Chapter 28.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain records showing the ore is in its crude state, not roasted or calcined, to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the ore's intended use in aluminum smelting to the CBSA
• Be aware that if the ore is concentrated by flotation, it may still qualify, but chemical processing would not
Related Products under Tariff item 2530.90.00
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Meerschaum powder agglomerated into rods or sticks, not further worked after molding. This product is explicitly listed in the chapter notes for tariff item 2530.90.00 as agglomerated meerschaum in rods or similar forms.
Calcined Earth Colors Mix
Mixture of calcined natural earth colors like ochers and umbers for artist pigments. This product is classifiable under tariff item 2530.90.00 as earth colors, whether or not calcined or mixed together, provided the iron content is below 70% by weight.
Goethite Micaceous Iron Oxide Ore
Micaceous variety of goethite iron oxide with flaky platelets, sourced from sedimentary iron formations. This natural micaceous iron oxide is unprocessed and classifiable under tariff item 2530.90.00, which explicitly includes natural micaceous iron oxides.
Greenland Cryolite Crystals
Natural cryolite crystals from the Ivigtut deposit in Greenland, unprocessed and in their natural mineral state. These crystals are used primarily as a flux in metallurgical applications, particularly aluminum smelting, and fall under tariff item 2530.90.00 as mineral substances not elsewhere specified.
Ivigtut Cryolite Specimen
Museum-grade natural cryolite crystals from the historic Ivigtut mine, in their natural specimen form for geological collections or research. These unworked mineral specimens are classifiable under tariff item 2530.90.00 as mineral substances not elsewhere specified, provided they are not polished or processed.
Limonite Micaceous Iron Oxide Fines
Fine particles of limonite-based micaceous iron oxide, a hydrated iron ore with platy morphology from natural deposits. This natural micaceous iron oxide is classifiable under tariff item 2530.90.00 as explicitly listed in the chapter notes.