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Common Brick Clay from Japan

Surface-mined common clay suitable for traditional brick and tile production. HTS 2508.40.01 designates it as 'other clays,' raw and uncalcined.

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

• Geological surveys confirming 'common clay' vs. shale or fire clay aid classification

• Bulk shipment manifests must specify unprocessed state