Raw Meerschaum Blocks
Unpolished blocks of natural meerschaum (sepiolite), a soft white mineral clay from Turkish deposits, prior to carving. Covered under HTS 2530.90.8050 as meerschaum per chapter notes, not worked beyond extraction. Primarily imported for pipe and carving crafts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If polished or carved into articles
Worked meerschaum pieces become agglomerated or shaped stone products in Chapter 68.
If classified as sepiolite clay
Alternative mineral naming might place pure clays in other Chapter 25 earths headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify water content >10% to confirm raw state vs hardened; declare density specs for authenticity; use padded packaging to prevent fracturing
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