Book-Form Mica Splittings from China
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.
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
• 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