Australian Premium Zircon 66%

High-purity zircon concentrate grading 66% ZrO2 from Jacinth-Ambrosia mine, for investment casting shells. Classified HTS 2615.10.00.00 as it's electrostatic and magnetic separated ore, not chemically altered.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3207.30.00.00Higher: 38.1% vs 35%

If surface-coated for pigment use

Prepared pigments under 3207 for treated mineral colorants.

3816.00.20Higher: 38% vs 35%

If refractory cements containing zircon

Refractory cements in 3816 for formulated products.

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Pitfall: color-sorted grades sometimes entered as Chapter 32 pigments

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