Roughly Trimmed Talc Block from Japan
A large rectangular block of natural talc, roughly trimmed by sawing to rectangular shape, measuring approximately 50cm x 30cm x 20cm. It falls under HTS 2526.10.00.00 as natural steatite/talc not crushed or powdered, merely cut into blocks. Used primarily as raw material for further processing into powders or slabs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the material is natural talc/steatite via geological assay certificates to avoid reclassification as synthetic; ensure blocks remain uncrushed during shipping with proper cushioning; declare exact dimensions and weight accurately as statistical reporting is required