Water-Washed Kaolin from Japan
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 — 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
• Washing process declaration differentiates from chemical bleaching
• Sedigraph particle size analysis standard documentation
• Recycled process water concerns; purity certificates needed