Zircon Sand from Australia from China
Zircon sand is a naturally occurring mineral sand primarily composed of zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4), extracted from heavy mineral deposits in coastal regions. It is classified under HTS 2615.10.00.00 as a zirconium ore and concentrate due to its high zircon content used directly in ceramics and refractories. The product is unprocessed beyond washing and sizing to concentrate the zircon mineral.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify mineral content assay reports to confirm zirconium concentration meets ore definitions; obtain certificates of origin for preferential duty under US-Australia FTA
• Common pitfall: misclassifying beneficiated zircon as chemical compounds in Chapter 28