Industrial Perlite Granules from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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