Raw Vermiculite Ore from Germany
Natural vermiculite ore extracted from deposits, unexpanded and in its crude form as loose flakes or granules. Classified under HTS 2530.10.00.00 as unexpanded vermiculite, a mineral substance not elsewhere specified, suitable for further processing into insulation or horticultural products.
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
• Verify mineral content via lab analysis to confirm unexpanded status and avoid reclassification as expanded vermiculite under heading 6806
• Provide geological origin certificates to distinguish from excluded earth colors or processed minerals
• Ensure packaging prevents expansion during transit, as heat exposure could change classification