Heavy Mineral Sand Zircon Concentrate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Secure Bureau Veritas or SGS certification for mineral content; leverage MFN duty savings
• Pitfall: electrostatic separation products sometimes misentered as Chapter 28 chemicals