Specular Hematite Micaceous Iron Oxide from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'natural micaceous iron oxides' to prevent confusion with synthetic oxides
• Retain assay reports showing natural mineral composition without chemical processing