Wet Ground Mica Powder from Germany
Mica processed via wet grinding to produce ultra-fine powder for use in sheet molding compounds and cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2525.20.00.00 as mica powder, regardless of wet or dry grinding method, as long as not further agglomerated.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing method details (wet ground) in commercial invoices for accurate duty assessment
• Test for moisture content to ensure it doesn't qualify as a prepared chemical under Chapter 28-38
• Use sift analysis certificates to prove powder form and avoid split block misclassification