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2508.40.01.10/Devon Ball Clay/Japan

Devon Ball Clay from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Devon Ball Clay from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2508.40.01.10