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Ground Nepheline Syenite Powder

Finely ground nepheline syenite powder derived from igneous rock deposits, primarily composed of nepheline, albite, and microcline feldspar. Classified under HTS 2529.30.0010 as nepheline syenite, used as a functional filler in paints, coatings, and plastics for improving opacity and durability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2529.10.00.00Same rate: 37.5%

If predominantly feldspar with minimal nepheline

Products with higher feldspar content shift to feldspar heading within same chapter.

2530.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If mixed with other earth minerals like perlite

Blended mineral earths fall under the broader mineral products heading 2530.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If chemically processed into synthetic fillers

Advanced chemical treatments exclude natural nepheline syenite from Chapter 25.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify mineral composition via lab analysis to confirm nepheline syenite content and avoid reclassification as generic feldspar

• Provide geological origin certificates as documentation to distinguish from leucite or other silicates

• Ensure particle size specs match statistical note tolerances to prevent customs disputes on processing level