Ilmenite and ilmenite sand
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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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2614.00.60.20
Natural Ilmenite Ore
Natural ilmenite ore is a weakly magnetic titanium-iron oxide mineral (FeTiO3) extracted from mineral deposits, primarily used as a feedstock for titanium dioxide production. It falls under HTS 2614.00.60.20 as a titanium ore and concentrate classified specifically as ilmenite. This classification applies to unprocessed or minimally processed ore containing ilmenite as the primary component.
Ilmenite Sand from Beach Deposits
Ilmenite sand sourced from heavy mineral beach sands, consisting of fine-grained ilmenite particles separated by density methods. Classified under HTS 2614.00.60.20 as ilmenite sand, a natural titanium ore concentrate. It's traded globally for pigment and titanium metal manufacturing.
Synthetic Ilmenite Sand Substitute
No, must be real natural products – skip synthetic.
Titanium Slag Feed Ilmenite
High-grade ilmenite selected as feedstock for titanium slag production in electric arc furnaces. Still classified as natural ilmenite ore under HTS 2614.00.60.20 prior to smelting. Originates from optimized mineral sands.
Madagascan Ilmenite Sand
Ilmenite sand from Madagascar's southern heavy mineral deposits, exported via Toamasina port. Classified under HTS 2614.00.60.20 as titanium ore sand with typical 46% TiO2.
Synthetic Rutile Grade Ilmenite
Natural ilmenite pre-treated to SRG specs (92% TiO2) but retained natural status. Borderline but classified as ilmenite under 2614.00.60.20 if not fully synthetic.
Bulk Ilmenite Ore Fines
Fine-particle ilmenite ore (<4.75mm) from crushing operations, still natural ore under HTS 2614.00.60.20.
QIT Madagascar Minerals Ilmenite
Ilmenite from QMM operations in Madagascar, branded product for TiO2 feedstock, HTS 2614.00.60.20.
Namakwa Sands Ilmenite
Ilmenite product from South Africa's Namakwa coastal operation, 44% TiO2 grade.
Grande Côte Ilmenite Concentrate
Ilmenite from Senegal's Grande Côte project, emerging supplier under HTS 2614.00.60.20.
Trail Ridge Ilmenite Sand
Domestic US analog but importable blends classified as ilmenite sand HTS 2614.00.60.20.
Australian Ilmenite Concentrate
Ilmenite concentrate mined and beneficiated in Australia, typically 50-60% TiO2 content, exported in bulk for titanium production. It is specifically classified as ilmenite under HTS 2614.00.60.20 within titanium ores. This product undergoes magnetic separation but remains a natural ore.
South African Ilmenite Sand
High-quality ilmenite sand from South Africa's Richards Bay mineral sands operations, used in chloride-process TiO2 production. Falls under HTS 2614.00.60.20 as ilmenite sand, a key titanium ore import. Particle size typically under 1mm after wet concentration.
Murray Basin Ilmenite Ore
Ilmenite ore from Australia's Murray Basin deposits, known for low chromia content ideal for sulfate TiO2 process. Classified under HTS 2614.00.60.20 as titanium ore - ilmenite. Mined and dried but not chemically altered.
Sierra Rutile Ilmenite Sand
Ilmenite sand byproduct from Sierra Leone's rutile mining operations, exported for titanium feedstock. HTS 2614.00.60.20 covers this as ilmenite sand from titanium ore processing. Typically 48-52% TiO2.
Norwegian Ilmenite Concentrate
Ilmenite concentrate from Tellnes mine in Norway, Europe's primary titanium ore source with ~61% TiO2 equivalent. HTS 2614.00.60.20 applies to this ilmenite product shipped to US processors.