HS Code for Crude mica

Crude mica is classified under HS code 2525.10. This classification falls within Chapter 25, which covers salt, sulfur, earths and stone, and other mineral products. Heading 2525 is dedicated specifically to mica, including splittings and mica waste. The subheading 2525.10 addresses crude mica and mica rifted into sheets or splittings. The classification depends on the minimal level of processing. Crude mica refers to the mineral as it is extracted from the earth, potentially subjected to basic cleaning or sorting, but not yet ground, pulverized, or manufactured into finished products. Rifted mica involves the manual separation of mica blocks into thinner sheets along their natural cleavage planes. This stage is considered a primary form of processing that does not change the essential character of the mineral as a raw material. The Harmonized System distinguishes these raw forms from processed mica to ensure that mining outputs are tracked separately from industrial components used in electronics or insulation.

Products Included

• Mica blocks (unworked)
• Mica rifted into sheets
• Mica splittings
• Raw book mica

Common Misclassification

Crude mica is often misclassified with mica powder, which is categorized under HS code 2525.20. The distinction is based on the physical state; 2525.10 is for sheets and blocks, while 2525.20 is for ground or pulverized material. Additionally, worked mica (such as bonded mica splittings on a support or cut-to-shape insulators) is classified under HS code 6814, as it has moved beyond the scope of raw mineral products into manufactured articles.

FAQ

What is the HS code for crude mica?

The HS code for crude mica and mica rifted into sheets or splittings is 2525.10.

Is mica waste included in this code?

No, mica waste is specifically classified under HS code 2525.30.