Chlorite Mineral Flakes from China
Loose chlorite mineral in flake or schist form, unprocessed and unexpanded, sourced from metamorphic rock deposits. HTS 2530.10.00.00 covers unexpanded chlorites as other mineral substances, often used in ceramics, fillers, or drilling fluids.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit XRF analysis confirming magnesium-iron silicate composition to prevent misclassification as talc (2528.00)
• Label clearly as unexpanded chlorite to distinguish from expanded forms used in absorbents
• Check for radioactive impurities common in some deposits, requiring NRC documentation