Micaceous Iron Oxide Flakes from China
Coarse, plate-like flakes of natural micaceous iron oxide mined from specular hematite deposits, prized for anti-corrosive properties. Falls under HTS 2530.90.2000 per chapter notes as unworked natural micaceous iron oxides.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.9%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct particle size and thickness tests to distinguish from split block mica under heading 2525
• Include mining extraction reports in documentation to substantiate natural status
• Watch for misdeclaration as agglomerated products, which belong in heading 6815