Synthetic Fluorphlogopite Mica Powder from Japan
Laboratory-produced fluorphlogopite mica in powder form, offering superior thermal stability for high-end electronics and pearlescent pigments. Despite being synthetic, it is classified under HTS 2525.20.00.00 when imported as pure mica powder chemically equivalent to natural mica.
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
• Provide chemical composition certificates proving it meets mica mineral definition despite synthetic origin
• Label as 'synthetic mica powder' to prevent confusion with natural mineral imports under other chapters
• Check for anti-dumping duties on synthetic variants from certain origins via Commerce Department listings