French Cretaceous Chalk Chunks
Large, unrefined chunks of soft white chalk from Cretaceous geological formations in northern France, suitable for industrial crushing. Directly from quarries without any processing beyond extraction, this crude chalk falls under tariff item 2509.00.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the chalk is destined for agricultural lime production
Agricultural lime from calcareous stone may fall under heading 2521.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the chalk is unprocessed and not mixed with additives
• Ensure the shipment is labeled as 'natural chalk, crude' for customs clearance
• Keep invoices detailing the quarry source to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 2509.00.00
Bulgarian Soft Chalk Lumps
Friable, soft lumps of natural chalk from Bulgarian deposits, valued for high whiteness in paper filler applications. Remains crude as it is neither powdered nor calcined post-mining, and is not processed beyond the crude state permitted by Chapter 25 Note 1.
Bulk Natural Chalk for Animal Feed
Coarse natural chalk grit used as a calcium supplement in poultry and livestock feed formulations. This unprocessed chalk remains under tariff item 2509.00.00 as it is not subjected to processing beyond crushing or grinding, which is permitted by Chapter 25 Note 1.
Chalk Filler for Cement Production
Ground natural chalk used as a functional filler in Portland cement manufacturing to adjust composition. This industrial 'other' chalk falls under tariff item 2509.00.00, as it is processed only by grinding, which is permitted under Chapter 25 Note 1.
Chalk for Glass Manufacturing
High-purity natural chalk selected for silica adjustment in specialty glass production. This industrial raw material chalk is classified under tariff item 2509.00.00, as it is not processed beyond washing or grinding, which is allowed by Chapter 25 Note 1.
Chalk Ore Concentrate
Concentrated natural chalk ore after basic washing and sizing, but before fine grinding, for further processing. This minimally processed 'other' chalk falls under tariff item 2509.00.00, as washing and sizing are permitted by Chapter 25 Note 1.
Chalk Powder for Industrial Fillers
Finely ground natural chalk powder (calcium carbonate) used as a filler in paints, plastics, and rubber manufacturing. This 'other' chalk is classified under tariff item 2509.00.00, as grinding is a permitted process under Chapter 25 Note 1.