French Cretaceous Chalk Chunks from China
Large, unrefined chunks of soft white chalk from Cretaceous geological formations in northern France, suitable for industrial crushing. Falls under HTS 2509.00.10.00 as crude natural chalk, directly from quarries without sizing or powdering. Ideal for toothpaste, paint, and fertilizer production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain quarry assay reports proving >90% CaCO3 to prevent disputes with customs over purity
• Avoid packaging in fine mesh bags, as it implies processing—use bulk for crude status
• EU origin may qualify for preferential duties; file correct certificates to reduce rates