Book-Form Mica Splittings

Loose sheets of mica split into thin laminae and packaged in book-form stacks, suitable for manufacturing built-up mica products under heading 6815. These splittings meet the statistical note definition as mica laminae in book-form, not exceeding 0.508 mm thickness with 0.203 mm tolerance. Classified under HTS 2525.10.00.20 as crude mica splittings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2525.10.00.10Same rate: 35%

If not split to precise tolerance or thicker than 0.508 mm

Crude mica or rifted sheets without split block tolerances fall under the broader crude mica subheading.

6814.90.00.00Higher: 37.6% vs 35%

If cut, stamped, or machined to specific dimensions

Processed beyond crude splittings into worked mica articles like shapes or powders moves to Chapter 68.

2525.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If ground, powdered, or classified as mica waste

Mica reduced to powder or waste from processing enters the mica waste heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify splittings meet statistical note specs (≤0.508mm thick, ≤0.203mm tolerance, not cut/stamped) with supplier certificates to avoid reclassification

Obtain origin documentation as most mica splittings import from India or Madagascar; ensure no processing beyond splitting