Phenakite Beryllium Ore Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Secure export licenses from origin country due to beryllium's strategic status under Wassenaar Arrangement
• Label shipments with precise BeO percentage per statistical reporting requirements
• Test for radioactive impurities common in pegmatite ores to meet radiation safety import standards