Calcium Bentonite Powder from Mexico
Fine-ground calcium bentonite clay suitable for animal feed binders and soil amendments, retaining its natural colloidal properties. Classified under HTS 2508.10.00.00 as bentonite, whether or not calcined but excluding medicaments or processed forms noted in exclusions.
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
• Label with exact calcium/montmorillonite content; customs may require XRF analysis to distinguish from other clays
• Avoid packaging suggesting end-use as animal feed if mixed with additives, as it could shift to Chapter 23 or 31
• Declare particle size distribution to confirm it's not pre-agglomerated, which might classify under heading 2530