Foundry Grade Bentonite from Germany
Selected bentonite with optimal montmorillonite content for green sand molding in metal casting foundries. As a raw, unexpanded clay, it precisely matches HTS 2508.10.00.00 specifications in the clays hierarchy.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Supply methylene blue clay test results to verify active clay content above 80%
• Avoid coal dust blends at import; those classify under 2701 or 2530 mixtures
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for foundry bulk shipments to prevent fumigation delays