Heavy Mineral Sand Zircon Concentrate from China
Heavy mineral sand concentrate containing 95%+ zircon from mineral sands dredged in Western Australia. Classified as zirconium ore under HTS 2615.10.00.00, it's separated via spirals and magnetic processes for foundry and ceramic applications. Assay reports confirm dominant ZrSiO4 composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
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