Rutile Sand Ore
Rutile sand ore consists of natural titanium dioxide-rich mineral sands primarily containing rutile (TiO2), extracted from beach or alluvial deposits. It falls under HTS 2614.00.60.40 as 'other' titanium ores and concentrates, specifically including rutile sand, used mainly for titanium metal production and pigment manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ilmenite-based titanium ore
Ilmenite ores, another primary titanium source, are specifically classified under the subheading for synthetic concentrates, differing from natural rutile sands.
If processed as ground or powdered natural mineral
If the rutile sand is finely ground beyond crude concentrate form, it may shift to Chapter 25 as other natural sands or minerals.
If chemically purified to titanium dioxide
Purified TiO2 extracted via sulfate or chloride process becomes synthetic titanium oxides under Chapter 28 chemicals, not raw ores.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certificate of analysis confirming titanium content and impurities to meet assay reporting requirements without deductions
• Verify origin documentation as many suppliers are from Australia or Sierra Leone; ensure compliance with US conflict minerals rules
• Avoid misclassification as synthetic rutile by confirming natural extraction status; common pitfall is overlooking radiation screening for monazite impurities
Related Products under HTS 2614.00.60.40
Rutile Concentrate Powder
Rutile concentrate powder is a beneficiated form of rutile ore with elevated TiO2 content (typically 92-95%), produced by screening and magnetic separation of raw sands. Classified under HTS 2614.00.60.40 as other titanium concentrates including rutile, it serves as feedstock for chloride-process titanium dioxide pigment production.
Synthetic Rutile Equivalent Ore
Though termed 'synthetic,' this natural high-purity rutile ore (upgraded via reduction but not chemically) mimics synthetic grades at 94% TiO2. It remains under HTS 2614.00.60.40 as other including rutile, distinguished from fully synthetic Chapter 28 products.
Anatase-Rutile Mixed Ore
Mixed anatase-rutile ore combines low-temp anatase TiO2 polymorph with stable rutile, totaling 70-85% TiO2 from metamorphic deposits. Classified in HTS 2614.00.60.40 as other titanium ores including rutile variants, used in sulfate pigment processes.
Sierra Leone Rutile Concentrate
Sierra Leone rutile concentrate from artisanal and large-scale mining, featuring 92%+ TiO2 with low silica. HTS 2614.00.60.40 covers this rutile sand import, key for US titanium supply chain amid African production growth.
High-Grade Rutile Ore
High-grade rutile ore is premium titanium-bearing mineral with over 95% TiO2 content, mined from hard-rock deposits and minimally processed. It is included in HTS 2614.00.60.40 for other titanium ores like rutile, ideal for direct use in aerospace-grade titanium sponge production.
Beach Rutile Sand
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.