HS 2526 — Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 25 Salt, sulphur, earths, stone
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 25
Chapter 25 Salt, sulphur, earths, stone
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 2526 covers
Salt, sulphur, earths, stones (other than precious), plaster, lime and cement.
Classification notes
Material and state (raw stone vs cement vs plaster) determine classification.
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Frequently asked questions about HS 2526
What is HS 2526?
Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 25 (Salt, sulphur, earths, stone). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 2526?
Natural steatite; whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 2526 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 2526 products?
Material and state (raw stone vs cement vs plaster) determine classification.