Devon Ball Clay from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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