South African Andalusite Lumps from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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