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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6902.10.10.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If pre-fired into unfired refractory shapes

Refractory bricks from steatite classify under chapter 69.

2526.10.00.00Same rate: 10%

If in block or slab form, not yet crushed

Roughly trimmed natural steatite blocks use the non-powdered subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify loss on ignition and plasticity index for ceramic suitability

Bulk super-sack packaging common; ensure IPPC markings

Avoid declaring as finished ceramic to stay in chapter 25

Related Products under HTS 2526.20.00.00

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.