Industrial Perlite Granules from Germany
Coarse unexpanded perlite granules for industrial expansion into abrasives or filters, unheated from natural ore. HTS 2530.10.00.00 applies to this unexpanded form as a specified mineral substance.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide bulk density certificates (<0.15 g/cc) proving unexpanded nature
• Declare exact grain size to avoid confusion with expanded lightweight aggregates
• Comply with DOT hazmat rules for dusty shipments