U.S. imports of chalk (HS 250900) totaled $79K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Chalk is a soft, fine-grained calcium carbonate mineral used across industries ranging from agriculture (as a soil amendment) to manufacturing (as a filler in paints, plastics, and rubber) and education. The US schedule distinguishes crude chalk (2509001000) from processed chalk (2509002000), with the processing distinction affecting both duty treatment and end-use suitability. China and Taiwan are the leading suppliers to the US market, followed by Canada and Germany.
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Crude chalk (2509001000) covers chalk in its natural, unprocessed state, while processed chalk (2509002000) encompasses chalk that has been ground, shaped, or otherwise worked beyond simple extraction. Correct classification depends on the degree of processing at the time of export.
China is the leading supplier, followed by Taiwan and Canada. Germany and Poland are also among the notable source countries.
Monthly import values over time
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Imports
$79K
from 8 countries ยท YTD: $424K
Exports
$51K
Deficit of $28K (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $28K (net importer)
YTD: $424K imported (April 2026)
15 shipments/month
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.