Heavy Mineral Sand Zircon Concentrate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
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