Marble Dust for Paint Filler from Japan
Ultrafine marble dust (<325 mesh) used as extender pigment in industrial paints and coatings. Ground from marble stone per heading 2516 requirements. HTS 2517.41.00.00 classification precedes Chapter 32 pigments.
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
• Brightness/whiteness index tests distinguish industrial filler from pigments
• Oil absorption specs required for paint industry end-use
• Prevent 3206 pigment classification with geological origin proof