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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If it's leucoxene, an altered form of ilmenite
Leucoxene, a weathered ilmenite with higher TiO2 content, has its own subheading 2614.00.6060, separate from standard ilmenite sand.
If classified primarily as natural sand without titanium ore value
Unenriched natural sands fall under heading 2508; ilmenite sand qualifies for 2614 only if economically viable for titanium extraction.
If after chemical processing into titanium dioxide
Once processed into synthetic TiO2 pigments or compounds, it moves from ores (26) to chemical compounds in Chapter 28.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide sieve analysis and mineralogical reports to verify sand form and ilmenite purity, distinguishing from processed concentrates
• Declare net weight accurately and report titanium content per statistical notes without deductions for impurities
• Check for radioactive impurities common in beach sands (e.g
• monazite); obtain radiation clearance certificates for US entry
Related Products 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.
Synthetic Ilmenite Sand Substitute
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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.