Heading 2525

HTS code 2525 — Mica, including splittings; mica waste

Chapter
25 — Salt, stone and cement
Tariff lines
5
General duty
Duty-free under the general rate

Tariff lines under heading 2525

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
2525.10.0010Split block mica (Mica, including splittings; mica waste > Crude mica and mica rifted into sheets or splittings)Freekg
2525.10.0020Mica splittings (Mica, including splittings; mica waste > Crude mica and mica rifted into sheets or splittings)Freekg
2525.10.0050Other (Mica, including splittings; mica waste > Crude mica and mica rifted into sheets or splittings)Freekg
2525.20.0000Mica powder (Mica, including splittings; mica waste)Freekg
2525.30.0000Mica waste (Mica, including splittings; mica waste)Freekg

Documents required to import under 2525

Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.

  • Commercial InvoiceRequired
  • Packing ListRequired
  • Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
  • CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required

    Prepared and filed by your customs broker

  • Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional

    Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500

    Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety

  • Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional

    Required for ocean freight only

    Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port

  • Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional

    Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP

    One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment

  • Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional

    Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries

Common questions

What is HTS code 2525?
HTS heading 2525 covers mica, including splittings; mica waste. It sits in Chapter 25 (salt, stone and cement) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 5 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2525?
Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
How many digits does a full HTS code have?
US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 2525 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.

Related headings in Chapter 25