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Sepiolite Clay Absorbent from Germany

Natural sepiolite clay in absorbent form for cat litter and industrial spills, not expanded. HTS 2508.40.01 includes this fibrous clay as 'other clays' distinct from meerschaum.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Provide XRD (X-ray diffraction) reports proving sepiolite mineralogy to distinguish from similar clays

Ensure no heat expansion; expanded forms go to 6806 per statistical notes

Sepiolite Clay Absorbent from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2508.40.01