Ball Clay (Kaolinic) from Canada
Plastic ball clay with high kaolinite content used in sanitaryware and tableware production. HTS 2507.00.00.00 covers this kaolinic clay despite its higher plasticity compared to pure kaolin.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Plasticity index testing recommended to differentiate from less plastic common clays
• Secondary clay deposits; origin certificates help with traceability requirements
• Moisture content specs critical; over-dried material may face reclassification