Synthetic Rutile Equivalent Ore from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Differentiate processing method in invoices; natural beneficiation keeps it in 2614 vs chemical synthesis to 2823
• Bulk density testing advised for container loading; average 2.8-3.2 g/cm³ for rutile sands
• Avoid declaring iron content deductions; full assay per statistical notes