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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in the form of rutile or primarily rutile content
Rutile, another titanium ore, is classified separately under 2614.00.3000, while ilmenite is distinctly under 2614.00.60.20 due to its FeTiO3 composition.
If for manganese ores and concentrates
If the ore contains significant manganese rather than titanium as primary metal, it shifts to Chapter 26 heading 2602 for manganese-bearing materials.
If it's a slag or residue used for metal extraction
Per Chapter Note to 2620, processed residues or slag from titanium production used industrially for metal recovery fall under 2620, not raw ores like ilmenite.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain a Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying ilmenite content and titanium-iron oxide composition to confirm classification under 2614.00.60.20
• Ensure proper documentation of origin from mining sites (e.g
• Australia, South Africa) and comply with US customs valuation based on assay quantity without deductions
• Avoid misclassification as synthetic rutile by confirming natural mineral status; test for particle size if sand-like to distinguish from concentrates
Related Products under HTS 2614.00.60.20
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.