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2508.40.01.50/Ball Clay for Ceramics/Germany

Ball Clay for Ceramics from Germany

Plastic ball clay mined and processed for pottery and tile production, valued for its fine grain and binding properties. Falls under HTS 2508.40.0150 as 'other clays' not elsewhere specified, including uncalcined kaolinitic clays for industrial use.

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%
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Import Tips

• Submit clay plasticity and shrinkage test reports to customs for verification as non-refractory 'other clay'

• Use ventilated containers to prevent caking; label with silica content to avoid health/safety scrutiny

Ball Clay for Ceramics from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2508.40.01.50