Bentonite for Cat Litter Base from China
Granular sodium bentonite clay serving as the absorbent core material for clumping cat litters, imported in bulk for further processing. HTS 2508.10.00.00 applies to this unprepared clay, not final consumer preparations excluded to other chapters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Declare as raw material only; scented or treated versions shift to Chapter 23 as animal bedding
• Ensure granulation is mechanical only, not chemically bound, to stay in clays heading
• Comply with USDA APHIS for pet-related imports; provide purity affidavits