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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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