Raw Meerschaum Ore from Mexico
Raw meerschaum ore, a natural hydrated magnesium silicate in rough form, prized for pipe carving. It is explicitly included in tariff item 2530.90.00 as meerschaum not in polished pieces, per Chapter 25 note 4.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the meerschaum is not polished or worked after extraction
• Declare it as 'meerschaum, crude' to align with tariff item 2530.90.00
• Keep records of the mineral's origin for CBSA verification