Monoclinic Zirconia Powder from China

Monoclinic phase zirconium dioxide powder is used in jewelry and structural ceramics. Classified in HTS 2825.60.00.50 as other zirconium dioxide, a basic metal oxide outside Chapter exclusions.

Duty Rate — China → United States

28.7%

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

Include X-ray diffraction (XRD) reports confirming monoclinic phase for accurate heading

Avoid bulk packaging that mimics refractory materials to prevent Chapter 69 misclassification

Declare exact purity to differentiate from lower-grade industrial zircon sands