Raw Vermiculite Ore from Japan

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 — 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%

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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