Zirconium Silicate Ore Fines from Germany
Zirconium silicate ore fines are the fine particle fraction (<0.5mm) from zircon sand processing, rich in ZrSiO4 from South African mines. HTS 2615.10.00.00 covers this as zirconium concentrate used in opacifiers for tiles and sanitaryware. Fines are separated via wet concentration methods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use sieve analysis to document particle size distribution; comply with dust mitigation packaging standards
• Avoid classifying as waste if viable Zr content present