Ceramic Tile Silica Sand

Fine-ground natural silica sand for ceramic body and glaze formulations. Classified HTS 2505.10.5000 as 'other' quartz sands used in traditional ceramics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2507.00.00Same rate: 35%

If kaolin clays predominate

Blends shift to clays if >50% kaolin.

6902.20.10Same rate: 35%

If mixed and formed into shapes

Prepared ceramic bodies enter refractories.

2811.12.00Higher: 39.2% vs 35%

If fumed/precipitated silica

Synthetic high-purity forms are chemicals.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify micron sizing (e.g

• D50 <10μm) without chemical modifiers

• Avoid pre-mixed clay bodies, classified under 6902/6903

• Declare for EU REACH if destined Europe

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