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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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