Natural Wollastonite Abrasive Powder from China
Micronized wollastonite mineral (calcium silicate) from natural deposits, used as mild abrasive in toothpaste and polishing compounds. HTS 2513.20.9000 includes such 'other natural abrasives' valued for low hardness (5-5.5 Mohs).
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide particle size analysis (e.g
• -325 mesh) and acicular morphology description
• Ensure no chemical modification; surface-treated versions may go to Chapter 38
• Avoid classifying as 'earths' under 2530 if abrasive use predominant