High-Grade Witherite Concentrate from China
Beneficiated witherite ore with elevated barium carbonate content through natural separation processes like flotation, sold as concentrate. Remains under HTS 2511.20.00.00 as it's still natural mineral, not chemically synthesized. Used in specialty glass and ceramic frits.
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
• Provide beneficiation flow charts proving no chemical reagents altered the mineral composition
• Certify BaCO3 percentage via independent lab tests to match declared value and avoid undervaluation claims
• Segregate from synthetic grades in shipping to prevent cross-contamination disputes