Perlite Ore Fines

Fine crushed unexpanded perlite ore for soil amendment. HTS 2530.90.80 as unexpanded perlite, other mineral not specified. Size reduction doesn't change heading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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2517.49.00.00Higher: 35% vs Free

If sized as fine gravel

Crushed to gravel sizes prioritizes 2517 per chapter note.

3105.60.00Higher: 25% vs Free

If mixed as fertilizer additive

Fertilizer mixtures exclude to Chapter 31.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Screen analysis for fines definition; dust mitigation in shipping; not to declare as expanded

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