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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Check CITES if thorium/uranium exceeds limits; proper ventilation certification
• Pitfall: flux blends shift to Chapter 38