Indian Sillimanite Sand from Germany
Beach sand deposit sillimanite from Indian coastal mines, washed and dried to -100+200 mesh. HTS 2508.50.00.00 covers this naturally concentrated sillimanite used in investment casting shells.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Heavy mineral sand separation certificates required; verify monazite removal
• Radioactivity screening mandatory for beach sands (thorium content)
• Dredging method documentation may affect origin claims