Acid-Activated Kaolin Clay for Edible Oil Refining from China
Sulfuric acid-activated kaolin clay used as a bleaching adsorbent in palm and soybean oil refining processes. Meets HTS 3802.90.2000 criteria for activated earths with enhanced decolorizing capacity. Regenerable through solvent washing for multiple uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document acid activation parameters to prevent raw clay classification
• Test for leachable metals to meet food contact regulations
• Declare intended end-use as bleaching earth for proper duty assessment