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Indian Sillimanite Sand from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Indian Sillimanite Sand from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2508.50.00.00