Malaysian Zircon Beach Sand Concentrate from Japan
Zircon concentrate from Malaysian beach sands via floating dredges, 60% ZrO2 for welding rod flux. HTS 2615.10.00.00 as primary zirconium ore product of mineral sands processing.
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
• Check CITES if thorium/uranium exceeds limits; proper ventilation certification
• Pitfall: flux blends shift to Chapter 38