Bertrandite Ore Concentrate
Bertrandite is a primary beryllium-bearing silicate mineral ore mined primarily in the United States, concentrated to increase beryllium oxide content for industrial extraction. It falls under HTS 2617.90.00.30 as a beryllium ore and concentrate, distinct from processed beryllium metal or compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If chemically processed into beryllium compounds
Refined beryllium compounds like beryllium oxide are classified in Chapter 28 as inorganic chemicals, not raw ores.
If residue from metal extraction containing arsenic
Per chapter notes, arsenic-containing residues used for metal or arsenic extraction fall under heading 2620, not raw ores.
If primarily antimony content
Ores dominated by antimony are classified separately under 2617.10, based on principal metal content.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain assay certificates verifying beryllium content as per statistical notes; report assay quantity without deductions
• Ensure proper hazardous material declarations if containing impurities like arsenic, avoiding misclassification under heading 2620
• Verify mine origin documentation to comply with potential country-specific quotas or sanctions on strategic minerals
Related Products under HTS 2617.90.00.30
Emerald-Green Beryl Ore
Crude beryl ore with emerald-green coloration, containing 10-12% beryllium oxide, extracted from pegmatite deposits and supplied as concentrates. Classified under HTS 2617.90.00.30 specifically for its beryllium content as an 'other' ore.
Phenakite Beryllium Ore Concentrate
Phenakite, a rare beryllium silicate mineral (Be2SiO4), processed into concentrates for beryllium recovery in nuclear and defense applications. It qualifies under HTS 2617.90.00.30 as an 'other' beryllium ore.
Helvite-Dreierkobalt Beryllium Ore
Helvite-group minerals containing beryllium, sulfides, and iron, concentrated for selective beryllium extraction. Falls under HTS 2617.90.00.30 as rare 'other' beryllium ores used in specialty metallurgy.
Brazilian Beryl Concentrate (10% BeO)
High-grade beryl concentrate from Minas Gerais, Brazil, with standardized 10% beryllium oxide content for consistent extraction yields. HTS 2617.90.00.30 covers this as imported beryllium ore.