2508.40.01.50/Fuller's Earth Attapulgite/Japan

Fuller's Earth Attapulgite from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• 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