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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+25.0%27.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%2.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%2.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%2.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%2.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2517.20.00.00Higher: 35% vs 27.9%

If classifiable under pebbled or crushed stone

Chapter note prioritizes heading 2517 for any overlapping products like certain mineral pebbles.

3207.30.00.00Higher: 38.1% vs 27.9%

If when prepared as paint pigments

Chapter 32 covers prepared pigments and opacifiers derived from these minerals.

6815Lower: 10% vs 27.9%

If agglomerated or built-up from splittings

Agglomerated mica products, including built-up forms, shift to Chapter 68.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'natural micaceous iron oxides' to prevent confusion with synthetic oxides

Retain assay reports showing natural mineral composition without chemical processing