Ball Clay (Kaolinic) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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