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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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