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Common Brick Clay Raw from Japan

Unprocessed loamy clay suitable for manufacturing common bricks and tiles. HTS 2508.40.0150 includes such 'other clays' in natural state, not prepared for immediate refractory use.

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

• Document fusion point testing (<1580°C) to confirm non-refractory status

• Use moisture-proof liners in shipments; declare as 'crude clay' if unground