Processed Monazite Ore Fines

Fines from crushed and magnetically separated monazite ore, with elevated thorium oxide levels for further refining. Classified as thorium concentrates under HTS 2612.20.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

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

2620.99.20.00Higher: 38.8% vs Free

If used directly in chemical manufacture without extraction

Slag/ash/residues for metal/compound production per Chapter Note.

2844.20.00Higher: 7.5% vs Free

If converted to pure thorium oxide

Thorium compounds; finished form beyond ore/concentrate.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Report metal content per assay without deductions per statistical notes

Label as radioactive material per 49 CFR for transportation

Budget for potential EPA waste assessments if low-grade

Related Products under HTS 2612.20.00.00

Monazite Sand Concentrate

Monazite sand is a naturally occurring beach sand deposit rich in thorium-bearing minerals such as monazite, which contains thorium oxide (ThO2) alongside rare earth elements. It is mined and concentrated for thorium extraction, falling under HTS 2612.20.00.00 as a thorium ore and concentrate.

Thorite Ore Concentrate

Thorite is a thorium silicate mineral (ThSiO4) found in granitic pegmatites and alkaline rocks, concentrated through gravity separation for thorium recovery. Classified under HTS 2612.20.00.00 as a primary thorium ore and concentrate used in nuclear fuel processing.

Uranothorite Mixed Ore

Uranothorite is a thorium-uranium silicate ore where thorium predominates, mined from vein deposits and concentrated for separation. It qualifies under HTS 2612.20.00.00 specifically for thorium ores and concentrates.

Allanite Thorium Concentrate

Allanite, a complex epidote-group mineral containing thorium, is processed into concentrates from metamorphic rock deposits for thorium and rare earth extraction. Falls under HTS 2612.20.00.00 as a thorium-bearing ore.

Thorium-Bearing Beach Sand

Heavy mineral beach sands from coastal deposits, concentrated to enrich thorium content from monazite and other minerals. Imported under HTS 2612.20.00.00 for thorium ore recovery in industrial applications.

Vein-Deposit Thorium Ore

Thorium ore extracted from hydrothermal vein systems, minimally processed into concentrates for metal recovery. HTS 2612.20.00.00 covers such primary thorium ores.