English China Clay (Kaolin) from Japan
Premium kaolin from Cornwall deposits, known for high whiteness in bone china production. Falls squarely under HTS 2507.00.00.00 as the archetypal kaolinic clay.
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
• Cornwall origin premium; provide geological survey verification
• Micaceous impurities checked via XRF analysis for purity
• Traditional ball mills tolerated; jet milling may trigger processing questions