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U.S. exports of natural steatite (talc), crushed or powdered (HS 252620) totaled $6.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Natural Steatite (Talc), Crushed or Powdered paid $104K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCrushed and powdered talc — one of the softest industrial minerals — is a high-volume input for plastics compounding, paper coating, rubber, and personal-care formulations, all classified under tariff line 2526200000. Canada is the top supplier to the US, with Pakistan and China also prominent sources. Importers of cosmetic-grade talc should be aware that FDA monitors asbestos contamination risk in talc products, making certificate-of-analysis documentation a practical necessity alongside standard customs paperwork.
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234 shipments/mo
FDA scrutinizes talc used in cosmetics for asbestos contamination. Importers should obtain and retain certificates of analysis from accredited laboratories confirming asbestos-free status, along with supplier quality agreements. While FDA does not require pre-market approval for talc as a cosmetic ingredient, it can detain or refuse shipments that appear adulterated.
Under HTS 252620, all crushed or powdered natural steatite falls within a single 10-digit line (2526200000) regardless of particle size or surface treatment. However, if talc has been chemically modified or blended with other substances, it may no longer qualify as 'natural steatite' and could be reclassified under a different chapter.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 2526
Subheading 252620 · $5.2M of $5.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2526200000 | Natural Steatite, Crushed or Powdered | $5.2M | 2.01% | 20.48% | $104K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2526200000 | Natural Steatite, Crushed or Powdered | $6.8M |
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.
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$5.2MYoY · Pro
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$6.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Thailand together take 53% of it.
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rate provision · imports
79.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 2.01%.