U.S. imports of Natural Steatite (Talc), Not Crushed or Powdered (HS 252610) totaled $4.5M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Importers of Natural Steatite (Talc), Not Crushed or Powdered paid $350K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 7.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Natural Steatite (Talc), Not Crushed or Powdered imports of $4.5M in August 2026 ran 241% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLump or block-form natural steatite — the raw, unprocessed precursor to talc — enters the US under a single tariff line (2526100000) and is primarily consumed by the ceramics, refractory, and electrical insulation industries before further milling. Pakistan is the leading supplier to the US market, with China and Taiwan also significant sources. Because this form is not yet crushed or powdered, it is distinct from processed talc and typically requires less stringent particle-specification documentation at entry, though origin marking and country-of-origin declarations remain essential.
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HTS 252610 covers steatite and talc in its natural, unprocessed state — not crushed and not powdered. Once the material has been crushed or reduced to powder, it falls under HTS 252620. The physical form at the time of importation determines classification, so importers should ensure invoices and packing lists accurately describe the product's condition.
Natural steatite from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify current applicability with a licensed customs broker, as product-specific exclusions and list assignments can affect the duty outcome.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 2526
Subheading 252610 · $4.5M of $9.9M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2526100000 | Natural Steatite, Not Crushed, Not Powdered | $4.5M | 7.77% | 100.00% | $350K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2526100000 | Natural Steatite, Not Crushed, Not Powdered | $932K |
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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Imports
$4.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$932KYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $14.2M of Natural Steatite (Talc), Not Crushed or Powdered and exported $7.7M.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Pakistan and China together supply 100% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 7.77% of imports for consumption.