Crushed or powdered
Natural steatite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc: > Crushed or powdered
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2526.20.00.00
Ceramic Grade Powdered Steatite
Powdered natural steatite (talc) for electrical porcelain insulators and ceramic bodies. HTS 2526.20.00.00 covers this crushed form used in high-temperature firing. Provides thermal stability.
Powdered Talc for Cosmetics
Finely crushed and powdered talc derived from natural steatite, used as a base ingredient in cosmetic products like face powders and body talcs. It falls under HTS 2526.20.00.00 as crushed or powdered talc, prior to incorporation into chapter 33 preparations. Particle size is typically under 10 microns for smooth application.
Industrial Talcum Powder
Crushed and powdered natural talc used in industrial applications such as rubber compounding and plastics filler. Classified under HTS 2526.20.00.00 for its raw, powdered state from steatite without further processing. Provides lubricity and reinforcement in manufacturing.
Micronized Talc Filler
Ultra-fine powdered talc (1-5 microns) crushed from natural deposits, used as a functional filler in polypropylene and paint production. HTS 2526.20.00.00 applies to this crushed/powdered form before compounding. Offers high whiteness and low abrasion.
Pharmaceutical Grade Talc Powder
Sterile, crushed talc powder meeting USP standards for use in tablet compression and as a glidant. Falls under HTS 2526.20.00.00 as raw powdered mineral, not yet a chapter 30 medicament. High purity minimizes impurities.
Paint Grade Talc Powder
Laminar crushed talc powder optimized for anti-corrosion paints and primers. Under HTS 2526.20.00.00 as raw powdered talc providing matting and reinforcement. Average particle size 5-15 microns.
Rubber Grade Talc Lump Powder
Coarse powdered talc from crushed lumps, used in tire and rubber reinforcement. HTS 2526.20.00.00 for this natural powdered form. Improves modulus and aging resistance.
Paper Coating Talc Powder
Platy powdered talc for supercalendered paper and coating pigments. Classified HTS 2526.20.00.00 as crushed talc enhancing ink receptivity. Brightness >90% GEO.