Natural Pumice for Soap Manufacturing from Japan
Granular pumice incorporated into heavy-duty hand soaps for mechanic and industrial cleaning. HTS 2513.10.0080 covers the pumice stone component as natural abrasive ingredient. Suspends effectively in soap base.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Microbiological testing for soap base compatibility
• pH stability testing in alkaline soap formulations
• Screen analysis for uniform scrubbing action