Devon Ball Clay from China
Devon ball clay, sourced from England's Bovey Basin, offers superior casting slip performance and vitrification for bone china and electrical porcelain. Under HTS 2508.40.0110 as ball clays, it's distinguished by high kaolinite content with fine particle size.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with REACH regulations for EU imports; test for heavy metals common in natural clays
• Document mining method (sedimentary deposit) to differentiate from expanded clays
• Avoid classifying as 'fuller's earth' (HTS 2508.50) which has absorbent properties