2520.20.00.00/Calcined Gypsum Plaster/Japan

Calcined Gypsum Plaster from Japan

Calcined gypsum plaster, also known as plaster of Paris, is produced by heating gypsum to remove water, resulting in a fine powder that forms a paste when mixed with water. It falls under HTS 2520.20.00.00 as it consists of calcined gypsum used primarily for construction and molding applications. This product may include small quantities of accelerators or retarders for controlled setting times.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify the product is calcined gypsum or calcium sulfate based; non-calcined gypsum falls under 2520.10

• Provide certificates of analysis confirming absence of binders or additives exceeding 'small quantities' to avoid reclassification

• Check for country-specific quotas or anti-dumping duties on gypsum plasters from major exporters like Spain or Mexico