Beach Rutile Sand from Mexico
Beach rutile sand is naturally concentrated titanium ore from coastal heavy mineral sands, containing 50-60% TiO2 alongside zircon and ilmenite. HTS 2614.00.60.40 explicitly includes rutile sand as other titanium ores, commonly processed via spiral concentration for pigment feedstock.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Screen for coarse particles (>4.75mm per related notes) and report accurately; use ventilated containers to prevent moisture caking
• Environmental docs required for beach mining origins like India or Mozambique; watch for US anti-dumping duties on certain sources