HS Code 2525
Mica and Mica Waste
HS code 2525 covers natural mica in blocks, sheets, or powder, including mica splittings and waste, primarily used for electrical insulation and cosmetic pigmen
HS Code 2525 — Mica and Mica Waste
Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals known for their distinct cleavage that allows them to split into thin, flexible sheets. It is widely used in the cosmetics industry for shimmer and in electronics as an excellent thermal and electrical insulator.
What's included
- Mica splittings
- Crude mica
- Mica powder
- Mica waste
What's excluded
- Mistic pigments on mica base → use
3206(Prepared pigments are classified in Chapter 32.) - Mica capacitors → use
8532(Finished electronic components are classified in Chapter 85.)
Common examples
- Raw muscovite blocks
- Dry ground mica powder
- Phlogopite mica splittings
Frequently asked questions
What is mica waste?
It consists of scrap generated during the mining or trimming of mica blocks, often ground into powder for industrial use.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Specify if the mica is ground or unground on the commercial invoice.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: India, Madagascar, China
- Top importers: China, Japan, Germany
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Key takeaway
Essential for high-temperature electrical insulation and the 'shimmer' in cosmetics.
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