Ceramic Grade Powdered Steatite from Japan
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.
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
• 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