Agricultural Gypsum Pellets from Japan
Pelletized natural gypsum for soil pH adjustment and sulfur supplementation. Remains under HTS 2520.10.00.00 as uncalcined gypsum, valued in farming for improving clay soils. Pelleting is mechanical, not chemical processing.
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
• Fumigation certificates if pellets contain organic binders, though pure gypsum exempt
• Label as 'not for human consumption' to avoid food additive scrutiny
• Weight certificates critical for pelleted forms due to uniform density