Gypsum Lumps from China
Crushed gypsum in irregular lump form, minimally processed after mining but not ground or calcined. Classified under HTS 2520.10.00.00 as crude gypsum suitable for grinding into powder or direct use in agriculture. Ideal for soil amendment due to its sulfur content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include particle size analysis to distinguish from powdered forms that might classify elsewhere
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates if used for soil conditioning to comply with agricultural import rules
• Watch for contamination with silica; test for free silica under 1% to prevent health hazard declarations