High-Purity Chalk Quarry Run from Mexico
Unscreened quarry run of high-purity natural chalk, direct from blasting operations, for pharmaceutical and food-grade processing. Strictly crude under HTS 2509.00.10.00, with no washing or sizing applied. Meets standards for further refinement into USP-grade calcium carbonate.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Secure FDA prior notice for potential food contact downstream use
• Require third-party lab purity analysis (>98% CaCO3) at entry
• Avoid any on-site crushing before export to preserve crude status