High-Titanium Ilmenite Slag from China
A byproduct slag from ilmenite smelting containing over 40% titanium by weight, primarily used as feedstock for titanium dioxide production. It meets HTS 2620.99.5000 criteria as it has low levels of recoverable copper, lead, or zinc under 2%. This classification applies to slags not from iron/steel manufacture and intended for metal extraction or chemical compound production.
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
• Provide assay certificates verifying >40% titanium content and <2% Cu/Pb/Zn to avoid reclassification
• Ensure documentation confirms slag is not intended for recovery of copper, lead, or zinc
• Declare metal content per statistical notes without deductions; test for arsenic if applicable