South African Zircon Ore from Germany
Premium zircon ore from Richards Bay, South Africa, with 66% ZrO2 equivalent, used in high-end ceramic glazes. HTS 2615.10.00.00 classification reflects its status as unrefined zirconium concentrate from beach sand mining. Mined via dredging and dry mill concentration.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include export permits from South Africa; test for radioactivity from thorium impurities
• Common error: classifying as finished pigment if color-sorted