Acid-Activated Kaolin Clay for Edible Oil Refining from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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