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