Zirconium Silicate Ore Fines from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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