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%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
• 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