Unexpanded Vermiculite Ore from Mexico
Raw vermiculite ore extracted from natural deposits, unexpanded and suitable for horticultural or insulation applications after processing. Classified under HTS 2530.90.80 as unexpanded vermiculite, a mineral substance not elsewhere specified per chapter notes. It falls into 'other' mineral substances in heading 2530.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify mineral purity via lab testing to avoid reclassification; ensure documentation proves unexpanded state per statistical notes; watch for contamination that could shift to waste headings