Fuller's Earth Attapulgite
Absorbent attapulgite fuller's earth used for oil refining and cat litter bases. Classified in HTS 2508.40.0150 as other clays, representing natural mineral absorbents not calcined or expanded.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vermiculite or perlite, unexpanded
Heading 2530 specifically includes vermiculite/perlite, separate from general clays.
If formed into absorbent articles or pads
Finished absorbent products from clays classify as articles of stone in Chapter 68.
If refractory chamotte grade
High-alumina fire-clays have dedicated subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide absorption capacity test data (oil/water) to distinguish from common clays
• Ensure bulk packaging complies with dust emission regs; include MSDS for silica content
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Common Brick Clay Raw
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Calcined Kaolin Metakaolin
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