Specular Hematite Micaceous Iron Oxide
Natural specular hematite ore featuring micaceous iron oxide with metallic luster and platy crystals, extracted from geological deposits. This natural mineral matches the legal definition of natural micaceous iron oxide and is classifiable under tariff item 2530.90.00.
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 iron oxide content is 70% or more by weight
Earth colors with high iron content are excluded from Chapter 25.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the ore is unprocessed and not calcined or chemically treated
• Ensure the iron content is below 70% by weight to avoid Chapter 28 exclusion
• Provide geological documentation to support the natural origin of the mineral
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
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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.