English Dover Chalk Quarry Blocks from Japan
Massive quarry blocks of high-purity white chalk from the famous Dover cliffs in England, used in cement and soil amendment industries. HTS 2509.00.10.00 applies to this crude, unground form straight from extraction. Not suitable for immediate consumer use without processing.
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%
Import Tips
• Include mining permits and export licenses from origin country to prove crude status
• Weigh shipments accurately; oversized blocks risk reclass as Chapter 68 worked stone
• Test for fossil content—minimal allowed, or may shift to earth colors in 2530