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