Kaolin for Rubber Filler from Japan
Fine calcined or hydrous kaolin used as reinforcing filler in tire and rubber compounds. HTS 2507.00.00.00 covers kaolinic clays regardless of rubber industry particle specs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CTAB surface area measurements standard for rubber grade
• Coupling agent content monitored; excess moves to Chapter 38
• Black scatter testing documentation for dispersion quality