2614.00.60.40 - Other (including rutile and rutile sand)

This HTS classification, 2614.00.60.40, encompasses titanium ores and concentrates that are not specifically classified under other subheadings within heading 2614.00. This includes, but is not limited to, rutile and rutile sand. Rutile is a naturally occurring mineral form of titanium dioxide (TiO2), often found in beach sands and igneous rocks. Classification within this subheading is determined by the mineral composition and physical form, excluding processed forms of titanium dioxide.

This category serves as a residual classification for titanium-bearing materials. It is distinct from its sibling category, 2614.00.60.20, which specifically covers ilmenite and ilmenite sand. While both ilmenite and rutile are titanium ores, their chemical compositions and crystal structures differ, leading to separate tariff classifications. Importers should consult mineralogical analysis to accurately differentiate between these two categories.

As a leaf node, this classification does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the definitive identification of the material as a titanium ore or concentrate, and its exclusion from specific categories like ilmenite. This ensures that all forms of titanium ores and concentrates, not otherwise specified, are appropriately accounted for within the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.