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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%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

• 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