Chapter 2526 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 25.26
High-Purity Talc Block
> This is a high-purity natural talc block, cut to rectangular dimensions of 30cm x 30cm x 25cm by sawing. It is in a crude, unprocessed state, not crushed or powdered, and is suitable for pharmaceutical applications. It falls under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into blocks.
2526.10.00Industrial Talc Block 50x30x20cm
> This is a standard industrial talc block, saw-cut to 50cm x 30cm x 20cm rectangular dimensions from natural deposits. It is in a crude state, not crushed or powdered, and is intended for industrial use. It qualifies under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into blocks.
2526.10.00Natural Steatite Rectangular Brick
> This is a natural steatite brick, cut by sawing into uniform rectangular dimensions of 25cm x 12cm x 6cm. It is not crushed or powdered and is suitable for high-temperature applications. It falls under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into rectangular blocks.
2526.10.00Rectangular Talc Block for Powder Production
> This is an industrial-grade rectangular talc block, saw-cut to 40cm x 40cm x 30cm from natural deposits, left in block form. It is not crushed or powdered and is intended for further processing into powder. It qualifies under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into blocks.
2526.10.00Roughly Trimmed Talc Block
> This is a large rectangular block of natural talc, roughly trimmed by sawing to approximately 50cm x 30cm x 20cm. It is in a crude state, not crushed or powdered, and is merely cut to shape. It falls under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, roughly trimmed into blocks.
2526.10.00Sawed Steatite Slab
> This is a rectangular slab of natural steatite (soapstone), cut by sawing to 100cm x 50cm x 5cm with rough surfaces. It is not crushed or powdered and is merely cut into slabs. It qualifies under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into slabs.
2526.10.00Soapstone Rectangular Slab
> This is a natural soapstone (steatite) slab, cut into a uniform rectangular shape of 60cm x 40cm x 3cm via sawing, with natural cleavage surfaces intact. It is not crushed or powdered and is merely cut to shape. It falls under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into slabs.
2526.10.00Talc Slab for Sculpting
> This is an artist-grade talc slab, saw-cut into 80cm x 40cm x 10cm rectangular form with a soft, workable texture. It is not crushed or powdered and is merely cut into slabs. It qualifies under tariff item 2526.10.00 as natural steatite/talc, not crushed or powdered, merely cut into slabs.
2526.20.00Ceramic Grade Powdered Steatite
Ceramic Grade Powdered Steatite is natural talc that has been crushed and ground into a fine powder for use in electrical porcelain insulators and ceramic bodies. It is classified under tariff item 2526.20.00 because it is a crushed or powdered form of natural steatite, with no further processing beyond mechanical grinding. Its thermal stability makes it suitable for high-temperature firing applications in ceramics.
2526.20.00Industrial Talcum Powder
Industrial Talcum Powder is natural talc that has been crushed and powdered for use as a filler in rubber compounding and plastics. It falls under tariff item 2526.20.00 because it is a crushed or powdered form of natural steatite, processed only by mechanical means. The product is not mixed with other substances or subjected to chemical modification.
2526.20.00Micronized Talc Filler
Micronized Talc Filler is ultra-fine talc powder (1-5 microns) produced by crushing and grinding natural steatite deposits. It is classified under tariff item 2526.20.00 as a crushed or powdered product, with no further processing beyond mechanical size reduction. This filler is used in polypropylene and paint production, where its fine particle size enhances performance.
2526.20.00Paint Grade Talc Powder
Paint Grade Talc Powder is a laminar talc powder derived from crushed natural steatite, optimized for anti-corrosion paints and primers. It falls under tariff item 2526.20.00 because it is a crushed or powdered form of natural talc, processed only by mechanical means. Its platy structure provides matting and reinforcement in paint formulations.
2526.20.00Paper Coating Talc Powder
Paper Coating Talc Powder is a platy powdered talc used for supercalendered paper and coating pigments. It is classified under tariff item 2526.20.00 as crushed or powdered natural steatite, with processing limited to mechanical grinding. Its high brightness and platy morphology enhance ink receptivity in paper applications.
2526.20.00Pharmaceutical Grade Talc Powder
Pharmaceutical Grade Talc Powder is sterile, crushed talc powder meeting USP standards for use in tablet compression and as a glidant. It falls under tariff item 2526.20.00 as a crushed or powdered natural mineral, not yet formulated into a medicament of Chapter 30. High purity is achieved through selection and mechanical processing, not chemical modification.
2526.20.00Powdered Talc for Cosmetics
Powdered Talc for Cosmetics is finely crushed and powdered talc derived from natural steatite, used as a base ingredient in cosmetic products. It is classified under tariff item 2526.20.00 as crushed or powdered talc, prior to incorporation into cosmetic preparations. The product is not perfumed or formulated, keeping it within Chapter 25.
2526.20.00Rubber Grade Talc Lump Powder
Rubber Grade Talc Lump Powder is coarse powdered talc produced from crushed lumps, used in tire and rubber reinforcement. It falls under tariff item 2526.20.00 as a crushed or powdered natural steatite product. The powder improves modulus and aging resistance in rubber compounds without further chemical processing.