U.S. imports of Mica Powder (HS 252520) totaled $1.1M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Mica Powder paid $163K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Mica Powder imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $897K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGround and milled mica classified under a single 10-digit line (2525200000), mica powder serves as a functional filler and effect pigment in cosmetics, paints, plastics, and electronics insulation. Canada leads US supply, followed by China and Japan, giving importers a mix of USMCA-eligible and Section 301-exposed sourcing options. Particle size distribution and surface treatment (coated vs. uncoated) are the key specification variables that buyers and customs brokers must document to support correct classification and end-use claims.
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66 import shipments a month
Yes. Mica powder imported from China is subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable list and rate with a licensed customs broker, as Section 301 coverage and exclusions change periodically.
The US schedule consolidates all mica powder under a single 10-digit line (2525200000), so the classification itself is straightforward. However, commercial documentation should clearly state particle size, surface coating status, and mica type (muscovite, phlogopite, etc.) because these affect downstream regulatory requirements — particularly for cosmetic-grade material reviewed by FDA.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 2525
Subheading 252520 · $1.1M of $1.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$876KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $10.9M of Mica Powder and exported $8.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2525200000 | Mica Powder | $1.1M | 14.54% | 66.05% | $163K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2525200000 | Mica Powder | $876K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and China together supply 56% of it. China pays 37.2% duty; Canada 0.3%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
34.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.54% of imports for consumption.