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📦 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
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United States to Bangladesh Trade Analysis for 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

Detailed tariff information for 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 imports

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 Tariff Rate

HS Code:

1%
Effective July 1, 2023

Trade Volume

Value
USD 500,000
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with minor fluctuations over the past 3 years

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under SAFTA (South Asian Free Trade Area) agreement if specific criteria for Rules of Origin are met. However, direct imports from the United States do not qualify for this rate.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
Increase in U.S. Imports of Natural Steatite from Bangladesh
Recent trade data shows a 12% increase in U.S. imports of natural steatite and talc (HS Code: 2526) from Bangladesh in Q3 2023, driven by demand in industrial applications.
2023-10-15
Impact: This surge may strengthen trade ties and encourage Bangladeshi exporters to scale production, though it could face scrutiny under U.S. trade compliance regulations.
Bangladesh Expands Steatite Processing Facilities for U.S. Market
Bangladesh has invested in new processing units for natural steatite to meet U.S. quality standards, aiming to boost exports under HS Code 2526.
2023-09-20
Impact: Enhanced processing capacity could lead to higher export volumes to the U.S., potentially reducing costs for American buyers in industries like ceramics and cosmetics.
U.S. Trade Delegation Discusses Steatite Supply Chain with Bangladesh
A U.S. trade delegation visited Bangladesh to explore sustainable sourcing of natural steatite and talc, focusing on supply chain transparency and labor standards.
2023-08-05
Impact: These discussions could result in long-term trade agreements, stabilizing supply for U.S. industries while imposing stricter compliance requirements on Bangladeshi exporters.
Policy Updates
U.S. Tariff Review on HS Code 2526 Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission announced a review of tariffs on natural steatite and talc imports (HS Code 2526), which may affect pricing and trade volumes from countries like Bangladesh.
Date: 2023-07-10