Kieselguhr Filter Aid from Japan
Calcined kieselguhr (diatomite) used as a filter aid in brewing and wine production, featuring high porosity and specific gravity under 1. This siliceous earth meets HTS 2512.00.00.00 criteria as a fossil meal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure FDA compliance for food-grade use with purity certificates; declare calcination status; watch for density testing pitfalls during customs valuation