Witherite Ceramic Flux from Japan
Calcined witherite prepared as fluxing agent for ceramic bodies and glazes, lowering melting temperatures. Remains HTS 2511.20.00.00 as natural barium carbonate suitable for high-temperature decomposition in firing. Used in electrical porcelain and tile production.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide ceramic firing profile data showing witherite decomposition behavior
• Document supplier qualification for ceramics to establish trade pricing norms
• Avoid additive declarations that could trigger chemical mixture reclassification