Water-Washed Kaolin from Germany
Kaolin beneficiated by water washing to remove sand and improve brightness for multiple uses. Classified HTS 2507.00.00.00 as washing constitutes physical, not chemical, preparation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Washing process declaration differentiates from chemical bleaching
• Sedigraph particle size analysis standard documentation
• Recycled process water concerns; purity certificates needed