2508.40.01

Other clays

Other clays (not including expanded clays of heading 6806), andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earths

Heading: 2508 Chapter: 25 As of August 15, 2026

Data provenance: Rates from HTS Revision 16 (Aug 15, 2026); trade measures verified against CBP CSMS and Federal Register notices through Aug 15, 2026.

Duty rates

Column 1 (General / MFN)

Free

Column 2 (Non-NTR)

$1.97/t

The rates above are statutory column rates. Trade remedies in Chapter 99 (Section 301, 232, IEEPA, reciprocal) and FTA preferences can change the duty owed on a given entry — see below.

Trade measures (Chapter 99)

No active Chapter 99 measures are linked to this code.

Rate-change history

What the rate was before, and when it changed. The government schedule replaces each revision in place; we keep the timeline.

  1. NEW_PROGRAM Executive Order Feb 1, 2026 — Reciprocal Tariff (FR 2026-03824)

    Section 122 reciprocal surcharge in effect — additional 10% on most imports through July 24, 2026

    See the change →
  2. Base rate HTS 2023

    Column 1 general rate set to Free.

Related CBP rulings

H315665 July 15, 2021

Tariff Classification and Country of Origin Marking of Frozen Meal Kits; USMCA

The subject merchandise is described as “cooked chicken, basmati rice cauliflower and onions, in a mild creamy coconut curry sauce, served with mini naan bread, prepped and portioned for a simple stovetop finish.” The component ingredients

N250965 April 1, 2014

Tariff classification of Calibrin-A and ConditionAde-2.5 100% calcium montmorillonite

You provided Raw Clay Analysis, Product Analysis, Production Flow Charts, MSDS and samples for review. Calibrin-A and ConditionAde-2.5consist of 100% natural bentonite (calcium montmorillonite) extracted from a mine, crushed, dried, sized,

N251004 April 1, 2014

The tariff classification of MD-09 100% calcium montmorillonite clay granules

You provided Raw Clay Analysis, Product Analysis, Production Flow Charts, MSDS sheets and samples for review. MD-09 consists of 100% natural bentonite (calcium montmorillonite) extracted from a mine, crushed, dried, ground, screened, sized

N191802 December 2, 2011

The tariff classification of French Green Clay (montmorillonite) from France.

You provided mineral composition and referenced technical articles in Clays and Clay Minerals 2008 (Chemical and Mineralogical Characteristics of French Green Clays) Vol. 56, Pg. 437-452 and Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 2008 (Antib

N177675 September 1, 2011

Tariff classification of Calibrin-Z 100% natural calcium montmorillonite CAS-1302-78-9.

You submitted a Mineral Analysis Report of Calibrin-Z Products and a Quality Control Report of Calibrin-Z Mine, prepared by William F. Moll & Associates dated July 1, 2009, along with a flow chart and MSDS. Calibrin-Z consists of 100% natur

N153995 March 18, 2011

The tariff classification of Argan oil, Lava clay, and Dried roses from Morocco

Your inquiry pertains to three products: argan oil, lava clay, and dried roses. The argan oil will be used for skin care purposes. The lava clay is to be used as a skin exfoliant. The dried roses are used for decorative purposes.

N117795 October 28, 2010

The tariff classification of ConditionAde 200HPC natural montmorillonite clay powder.

You submitted Typical Analysis, Manufacturing Process, MSDS sheets and samples for U.S. CBP lab analysis. ConditionAde 200HPC consists of natural montmorillonite (bentonite) clay extracted from a mine, crushed, dried, screened, sized, pulve

K87808 July 19, 2004

The tariff classification of bentonite clay sewn inside a cotton bag from China.

Your samples are being returned. Article# 00302 Get-A-Grip consists of crushed and dried bentonite clay permanently sewn inside a blue 100% cotton bag (6”L x 4”W x 0.5”H) and retail packed in clear plastic, for use by bowlers to absorb mois

K80959 December 24, 2003

The tariff classification of a women’s jacket-like garment from China or Hong Kong

Style 1423903 is a women’s jacket-like garment made from 55% silk and 45% linen woven fabric. The garment extends to the hips and features long hemmed sleeves, a full front opening secured by one button, a pleated back with side vents, patc

J85970 August 6, 2003

Classification and country of origin determination for a pair of woman’s woven pants; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(4). Dear Mr. Lynch:

The subject garment is a pair of woman’s pants, style N2851, made from 62 percent polyester, 34 percent rayon, and four-percent spandex woven fabric. The pants have a waistband with belt loops, and a front opening with a zipper closure. Whe

562331 March 26, 2002

Country of origin marking of imported shoes; 19 CFR 134.46; 19 CFR 134.47

Bennett Footwear Group, LLC, intends to import shoes that are made in China into the port of Boston, Massachusetts. The girl's footwear has a sewn label attached to the insole with the caption "Bubblegum USA American Flavour". The shoes are

G84351 November 27, 2000

The tariff classification of clay from Morocco.

The merchandise to be imported is clay that has been washed, dried, pulverized into powder, and shipped in bulk.

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