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Travertine Powder from Japan

Fine powder from ground travertine limestone (heading 2515), used in paints, plastics fillers, or restoration mortars. Under HTS 2517.49.00.00 as powder of 2515 stones, particle size <75 microns typical.

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

• Purity tests excluding chemical additives keep it in mineral kingdom

• Avoid 'precipitated' labeling; natural crush only for this code

• Dust mitigation plans for shipping prevent health/safety holds