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Expanded Clay Hydroponic Substrate from China

Pre-washed expanded clay substrate optimized for commercial hydroponic farms as inert growing medium. HTS 6806.20.00.00 includes these expanded clays for agricultural insulation and support. Sterile and reusable for clean cultivation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

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

Include sterilization certificates to satisfy agricultural import regulations

Declare particle porosity specs for verifying expanded clay properties

Avoid soil association labeling to prevent quarantine delays