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U.S. imports of natural steatite (talc), crushed or powdered (HS 252620) totaled $4.1M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Natural Steatite (Talc), Crushed or Powdered paid $42K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $423K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Natural Steatite (Talc), Crushed or Powdered imports of $4.1M in April 2026 ran 36% below the year-to-date monthly average of $6.3M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2526200000 | NATURAL STEATITE, CRUSHED OR POWDERED | $4.1M | 10.03% | $42K |
NATURAL STEATITE, CRUSHED OR POWDERED
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2526200000 | NATURAL STEATITE, CRUSHED OR POWDERED | $11.6M |
NATURAL STEATITE, CRUSHED OR POWDERED
16.7K t
PORTLAND CEMENT EXCEPT WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT
HS 252329
SULFUR OF ALL KINDS, NOT SUBLIMED,PRECIP,COLLOIDAL
HS 250300
SALT INCL TBL/DENTRD, PURE SODM CHLOR ETC; SEA WTR
HS 250100
UNGRND NAT CAL PHSPH, ALUM CAL PHOS A PHOS CHALK
HS 251010
FLUORSPAR OV 97% OF CALCIUM FLUORD BY WGHT
HS 252922
PEBBLES, GRAVEL ETC. FOR CONCRETE AGGREGATES ETC.
HS 251710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $237K | $3.8M | +$3.6M |
| Texas | $564K | $3.2M | +$2.7M |
| Montana | -- | $2.9M | +$2.9M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLESTON, SC | $11K | $3.8M | +$3.8M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $157K | $2.7M | +$2.5M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |