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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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