Horticultural Vermiculite Flakes from Mexico
Screened unexpanded vermiculite flakes sized for potting mixes, remaining in crude mineral state without heat treatment. Classified in HTS 2530.10.00.00 as unexpanded vermiculite intended for expansion in soil aeration applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as horticultural but confirm unexpanded status to stay in 2530.10
• Ensure particle size distribution documentation matches unprocessed mineral specs
• Avoid blending with expanded media pre-import to prevent reclassification