2526.10.00.00
Not crushed, not powdered
Classification path
- Natural steatite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc
- Not crushed, not powdered
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 0.6¢/kg
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Related lines in heading 2526
About heading 2526
Natural steatite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape; talc
Heading 2526 covers natural steatite and talc, including blocks or slabs that are roughly trimmed or merely cut. It is split into two declarable lines: not crushed or powdered, and crushed or powdered. Both lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Full guide to heading 2526Products in this heading
- Natural steatite blocks
- Talc slabs cut to rectangular shape
- Crude talc lumps
- Industrial talc powder
- Milled talc for plastics
- Talc filler for paints
- Talc for ceramics
- Talc powder for paper making
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for talc powder?
Crushed or powdered natural talc is 2526.20.00.00. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on talc blocks?
Natural talc blocks that are not crushed or powdered are 2526.10.00.00. Its general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify natural steatite or talc?
Start with heading 2526, then use 2526.10.00.00 for not crushed or powdered goods and 2526.20.00.00 for crushed or powdered goods. Both codes carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.