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Air-Floated Kaolin from China

Kaolin clay processed by air flotation to remove coarse particles, used in paints and rubber. Remains under HTS 2507.00.00.00 as physical processing doesn't change natural clay classification.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Processing declaration needed to prove air-flotation vs chemical dispersion

Brightness index (GE scale) documentation standard for paint grade

Anti-caking agents minimal; excess additives risk Chapter 38 classification