Natural Wollastonite Abrasive Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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