Natural Micaceous Iron Oxide Powder from China

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.

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

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