Blue Ridge Ball Clay from Canada
Blue Ridge ball clay from Georgia deposits provides medium plasticity for tile bodies and engobes, with good suspension properties. Classified in HTS 2508.40.0110 for common blue clays and ball clays used in traditional ceramics manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure particle size distribution certification for casting vs. plastic forming grades
• Bulk shipments require ventilation to control humidity; misdeclared moisture leads to penalties
• Differentiate from 'common clay' (2508.30) by plasticity tests