2614.00.30.00 - Synthetic rutile

This HTS classification, 2614.00.30.00, specifically covers synthetic rutile. Synthetic rutile is a manufactured titanium dioxide (TiO2) mineral, typically produced by processing ilmenite or titanium slag to increase its TiO2 content and remove impurities. It is a key intermediate material for the production of titanium dioxide pigments used extensively in paints, coatings, plastics, and paper, as well as for the production of titanium metal.

Within the broader category of "Titanium ores and concentrates" (2614.00), this subheading distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2614.00.60 ("Other"), by its specific designation as a *synthetic* product. While natural rutile, anatase, and brookite ores are also titanium-bearing minerals, synthetic rutile is a result of deliberate industrial processing to achieve a purer and more consistent form of titanium dioxide. Classification here relies on identifying the material as being manufactured and possessing characteristics indicative of synthetic rutile production, as opposed to naturally occurring titanium ores.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories under 2614.00.30.00. Therefore, the focus for classification purposes remains on accurately identifying the imported or exported material as synthetic rutile based on its origin (manufactured) and chemical composition, aligning with the established product definitions and technical specifications.