Loading...
SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of mica, including splittings & mica waste (SITC 27852) totaled $1.2M in July 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Mica, Including Splittings & Mica Waste paid $131K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $812K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Mica, Including Splittings & Mica Waste imports of $1.2M in July 2026 ran 33% above the year-to-date monthly average of $935K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataMica's unique combination of electrical insulation, thermal stability, and cleavability into thin sheets makes it indispensable in electronics, cosmetics, and specialty coatings. Trade flows under this heading encompass block mica, mica splittings (thin delaminated sheets), and processing waste — each commanding different price points and end-use applications. Splittings are particularly sought by manufacturers of built-up mica insulation for motors and transformers, while waste grades feed the ground-mica market for paints and plastics.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
73 shipments/mo
Basic heading 127 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 27852 · $1.2M of $3.8B
Splittings are carefully delaminated sheets of consistent thickness used in precision electrical insulation products; they command a significant price premium. Mica waste consists of off-cuts and scrap generated during processing and is typically ground for use as a filler or functional additive in paints, rubber, and plastics.
Global mica supply is geographically concentrated, and responsible sourcing programs have emerged in response to labor-practice concerns in certain producing regions. Importers increasingly require supplier audits and chain-of-custody documentation, particularly for cosmetic-grade mica, to satisfy corporate due-diligence and retailer requirements.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 27852 — Mica, Including Splittings & Mica Waste. Be the first supplier listed.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Canada and China together supply 61% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$689KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.