Zirconium Zircon Sand Concentrate from China
Zircon sand is a natural concentrate of zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4) extracted from mineral deposits, primarily used in ceramics and refractories. It falls under HTS 2615.90.60 as 'other' ores and concentrates of zirconium, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. The assay quantity of zirconium oxide content is reported without deductions per statistical notes.
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
• Report the assay quantity of zirconium content without deductions as per statistical notes to avoid valuation disputes
• Obtain geological assay certificates from accredited labs to verify concentration levels for customs classification
• Check for radioactive impurities in zircon sands, as high thorium/uranium content may trigger additional NRC regulations