Kaolin for Ceramic Sanitaryware from Mexico
Premium kaolin selected for low iron content in manufacturing bathroom fixtures and tiles. Classified under HTS 2507.00.00.00 as other kaolinic clays meeting ceramics industry purity standards.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Iron oxide content certificates (<1%) crucial for sanitaryware grade verification
• Calcined vs hydrate forms have different shrinkage rates; specify clearly
• Quarantine regulations may apply if from regions with plant/animal contamination risks