Natural Micaceous Iron Oxide Powder
A fine powder derived from natural micaceous iron oxide deposits, characterized by its flaky, mica-like structure and high iron content. Classified under HTS 2530.90.2000 as it consists purely of unprocessed natural micaceous iron oxides, fitting the chapter note for mineral substances not elsewhere specified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 70% or more combined iron evaluated as Fe2O3
Chapter note excludes such high-iron earth colors from Chapter 25, moving them to iron oxides in Chapter 28.
If processed into synthetic pigments for paints
Processed or synthetic iron oxide pigments are classified in Chapter 32 as coloring matter, not natural minerals.
If in the form of meerschaum or amber
Other specific mineral substances like meerschaum fall under separate subheadings within 2530.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity through lab analysis to confirm iron oxide content exceeds 70% Fe2O3 equivalent to avoid reclassification under heading 2821
• Provide geological origin certificates as documentation to prove natural extraction status
• Avoid common pitfalls like importing calcined or mixed variants, which may shift to other earth color subheadings
Related Products under HTS 2530.90.20.00
Micaceous Iron Oxide Flakes
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.
Goethite Micaceous Iron Oxide Ore
Micaceous variety of goethite iron oxide with flaky platelets, sourced from sedimentary iron formations. Directly aligns with HTS 2530.90.2000 for unprocessed natural micaceous iron oxides.
Specular Hematite Micaceous Iron Oxide
Natural specular hematite ore featuring micaceous iron oxide with metallic luster and platy crystals, extracted from geological deposits. HTS 2530.90.2000 applies as it matches the legal definition of natural micaceous iron oxides in chapter notes.
Limonite Micaceous Iron Oxide Fines
Fine particles of limonite-based micaceous iron oxide, a hydrated iron ore with platy morphology from natural deposits. HTS 2530.90.2000 due to its status as natural micaceous iron oxide per chapter provisions.