South African Andalusite Lumps from China
Andalusite lumps from South African Namaqualand deposits, sized 10-100mm, containing 58% Al2O3. HTS 2508.50.00.00 applies to this natural uncalcined mineral export product used globally in steel ladle refractories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Country-of-origin certificates critical due to African deposit purity standards
• Quarantine declarations if shipping through ports with agricultural restrictions
• Weight certificates for bulk shipments; tolerance ±2% standard for mineral ores