Natural Ilmenite Ore from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
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Import Tips
• 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