Kentucky Ball Clay from Germany
Kentucky ball clay is a fine-grained, highly plastic sedimentary clay mined primarily in Kentucky, USA, prized for its whiteness after firing and low shrinkage. Classified under HTS 2508.40.0110 as 'common blue clay and other ball clays' due to its ball clay properties used in ceramics.
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
• Verify clay purity and moisture content via lab testing to meet importer specifications and avoid misclassification
• Obtain geological origin certificates if required for certain markets; ensure bulk packaging prevents contamination