U.S. Imported Crude Blackboard Chalk Ore from Germany
Raw ore lumps containing natural chalk suitable for blackboard chalk manufacturing, imported in unprocessed state. HTS 2509.00.10.00 covers this crude form before grinding into familiar writing chalk sticks. Excludes finished consumer products.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from finished chalk (9609); provide processing plant affidavits proving crude intent
• ADA import declarations required for mineral dust hazards