Australian Ilmenite Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
• Include export permits from Australia and US EPA pre-notice if heavy mineral sands processing involved
• Use ISRT (Ilmenite Sand Reference Test) or equivalent for TiO2/FeO assays to support 2614.00.60.20 declaration