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Diatomaceous Earth Powder from Canada

Natural diatomite, a siliceous fossil meal derived from diatom skeletons, with an apparent specific gravity of less than 1. It is used as a filtration aid in food and beverage processing. Classified under HTS 2512.00.00.00 due to its low density and siliceous fossil origin, whether calcined or not.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Verify apparent specific gravity ≤1 via lab testing for classification; provide geological origin certificates; avoid misclassification as higher-density silicas in Chapter 28

Diatomaceous Earth Powder from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2512.00.00.00