Hydrous Kaolin Clay from China
Natural hydrous (uncalcined) kaolin clay mined and minimally processed for use in ceramics and refractories. Classified under HTS 2507.00.00.00 as other kaolinic clays, whether or not calcined, covering raw forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide mineral assay reports confirming high kaolinite content (>50%) to distinguish from other clays
• Check for anti-dumping duties from specific origins like Brazil or China on kaolin products
• Use UN non-hazardous classification but note dust hazards in MSDS for customs review