Emerald-Green Beryl Ore from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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