Fuller's Earth Bleaching Clay
Bentonite-based fuller's earth processed for use in edible oil refining, effectively removing color bodies, soaps, and gums through adsorption. It falls under tariff item 2508.40.00 as a natural clay with high montmorillonite content, processed only by mechanical means.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the clay is unprocessed bentonite
Natural bentonite is classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the clay is not acid-activated, as that may constitute chemical processing beyond Chapter 25
• Keep records of the activation process to demonstrate compliance
• Verify that the product is not mixed with other substances, which would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2508.40.00
Activated Attapulgite Decolorizing Earth
Activated attapulgite clay, finely ground and treated to maximize its adsorption capacity, is used primarily in oil refining to strip color impurities and contaminants from petroleum products. It qualifies under tariff item 2508.40.00 as an 'other clay' that has undergone only mechanical or physical processing, not chemical alteration beyond activation.
Attapulgite Clay Granules
Granular attapulgite clay in its natural, non-expanded state, used as a suspension agent in pesticides and drilling fluids. It is a natural clay that has not been subjected to processing beyond crushing or grinding, aligning with the scope of heading 25.08.
Attapulgite Drilling Grade Clay
Fibrous attapulgite clay optimized for oil well drilling fluids, providing suspension properties. It is classified under tariff item 2508.40.00 as an 'other clay' in powdered or granular form for industrial use, not calcined or expanded.
Ball Clay for Ceramics
High-plasticity ball clay mined for use in fine porcelain and sanitaryware production. As a natural, unexpanded clay, it falls under 'other clays' in heading 25.08, not being a kaolin or fire clay.
Bentonite Clay Lumps
Natural bentonite clay in lump form, valued for its swelling properties in drilling muds, cat litter, and sealants. It is a natural clay that has not been expanded or processed beyond mechanical means, fitting the scope of 'other clays'.
Bentonite Clay Swellable Grade
Sodium montmorillonite bentonite clay with high swelling capacity, used in drilling muds and sealants. Tariff item 2508.40.00 covers this as an 'other clay', unexpanded and suitable for industrial applications like oilfield services.