Zirconium Baddeleyite Ore Concentrate from China
Baddeleyite concentrate, a monoclinic zirconia (ZrO2) ore from alkaline intrusions, used in high-purity zirconia production. HTS 2615.90.60 covers this as other zirconium ores, with statistical reporting of ZrO2 assay content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Hafnium/zirconium ratio testing required, as low-hafnium grades suit nuclear uses under specific regulations
• Declare precise ZrO2 content per statistical notes to prevent reclassification as slag
• Use ventilated containers to manage silica dust during handling