Natural Micaceous Iron Oxide Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
2.9%
Rate breakdown
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