U.S. Imported Crude Blackboard Chalk Ore from Japan
Raw ore lumps containing natural chalk suitable for blackboard chalk manufacturing, imported in unprocessed state. This crude form before grinding into writing chalk sticks is covered by tariff item 2509.00.00, as it is not processed beyond the crude state.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the ore is not mixed with binders or colorants, which would exclude it from this heading
• Declare as 'chalk, crude' and avoid any processing that could change classification
• Check if the ore contains impurities that might affect tariff classification