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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sorted as gem-quality unworked stones
Precious stones like gem beryl (emerald) are classified in Chapter 71 based on end-use as jewels, not industrial ore.
If further refined to manganese-beryllium alloys
Processed alloys containing beryllium fall under Chapter 81 as other base metals.
If slag residue from beryllium processing
Chapter notes limit 2620 to industrial residues for metal extraction, excluding raw ores like beryl.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide geological assay reports confirming beryllium as the principal metal to avoid reclassification
• Comply with CITES if gem-quality beryl, though industrial ore grades typically exempt
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging for bulk ore shipments to prevent quarantine issues
Related Products under HTS 2617.90.00.30
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.
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.