2508.40.01/Sepiolite Clay Absorbent/Japan

Sepiolite Clay Absorbent from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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