Picrophyllite Natural Abrasive

Rare natural picrophyllite (magnesium phyllosilicate) crushed for specialty soft abrasives in optical polishing. Classifies in HTS 2513.20.9000 as other natural abrasives with Mohs hardness ~3.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2530.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If predominant use as filler/extender

Phyllosilicates as earths/fillers default to 2530 per Chapter 25 scope.

6805.10.00Same rate: 35%

If in bonded cutoff wheels

Incorporated into tools becomes Chapter 68.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Supply detailed mineralogical analysis due to rarity and potential 2530 earths confusion

Limit processing to crushing/sizing; further milling risks Chapter 25 unspecified

Document end-use as abrasive to avoid filler classification

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