South African Zircon Ore from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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