Mexican Blue Celestite Ore
Characteristic blue celestite ore from Coahuila, Mexico deposits (96% SrSO4), exported in 50kg bags. HTS 2530.90.8010 specifically identifies celestite mineral from primary global source. Supplies 70% of world strontium demand.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-calcined strontium oxide form
Calcined products become strontium oxide chemicals under Chapter 28.
If flux-calcined for steel industry
Calcined fluxes classified separately from crude celestite.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Leverage USMCA preferential treatment with Mexican origin certificate; test for lead impurities common in Mexican ore; bulk container ventilation prevents caking
Related Products under HTS 2530.90.80.10
Raw Celestite Ore
Natural strontium sulfate mineral ore extracted from sedimentary deposits, primarily composed of celestite (SrSO4) with minor impurities. Classified under HTS 2530.90.8010 as celestite, a mineral substance not elsewhere specified in Chapter 25. Supplied in bulk for processing into strontium compounds.
Celestite Mineral Lumps
Hand-sorted celestite lumps (5-50mm) from Mexican deposits, containing 95-98% SrSO4. Falls under HTS 2530.90.8010 as unprocessed celestite mineral for strontium extraction. Used in fireworks and glass production.
Natural Celestite Crystals
Transparent celestite crystal clusters from Sidoarjo, Indonesia mines, prized for strontium content and collector value. HTS 2530.90.8010 covers these unworked mineral specimens. Used in metallurgical flux and pyrotechnics.
Celestite Flotation Concentrate
Wet-processed celestite concentrate from froth flotation (97% SrSO4), dried but uncalcined. Still classified as crude celestite under HTS 2530.90.8010 since beneficiation doesn't constitute chemical change. Feedstock for strontium carbonate production.
Strontianite-Celestite Mixed Ore
Mixed strontium minerals containing both celestite (SrSO4) and strontianite (SrCO3) from vein deposits. Principal component celestite justifies HTS 2530.90.8010 classification per essential character. Used interchangeably in strontium processing.