2508.50.00.00/South African Andalusite Lumps/Japan

South African Andalusite Lumps from Japan

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 — 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%

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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