Tennessee No. 9 Ball Clay from Japan
Tennessee No. 9 ball clay is a premium-grade ball clay from Tennessee deposits, known for exceptional plasticity, casting properties, and fired color suitable for tableware and sanitaryware. It fits HTS 2508.40.0110 as other ball clays, unprocessed beyond mining and basic preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require supplier certificates of analysis (COA) detailing particle size, plasticity index, and chemistry
• Use moisture-proof containers for sea freight to prevent degradation; declare exact ball clay grade