HS 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
3 tariff lines in this heading, within chapter 25 (Salt; sulphur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). Click any HS code for the full breakdown and a duty calculation.
| HS Code | Description | CD | SD | VAT | AIT | RD | AT | TTI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25261000 | Natural Steatite, Talc, Not Crushed Or Powdered | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 25262010 | Natural Steatite, Talc, Crushed Or Powdered | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
| 25262090 | Natural Steatite, Talc, Crushed Or Powdered | 10 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 | 39.75% |
Recorded imports
Between December 2025 and May 2026, NBR recorded commercial imports worth BDT 411,990,295 (17,942,512 kg) under this heading, across 3 of its 3 tariff lines.
| Month | Lines with imports | Net weight | Assessable value |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2025 | 3 | 1,645,043 kg | BDT 36,781,583 |
| January 2026 | 3 | 3,891,801 kg | BDT 90,117,789 |
| February 2026 | 3 | 4,223,053 kg | BDT 103,731,927 |
| March 2026 | 3 | 2,392,894 kg | BDT 60,605,197 |
| April 2026 | 3 | 3,604,549 kg | BDT 71,579,908 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 2,185,172 kg | BDT 49,173,891 |
The largest lines by assessable value in May 2026:
Bonded imports. A further BDT 2,522,866 (31,246 kg) entered under the bonded-warehouse regime over the same months — duty-free inputs imported against an undertaking to re-export them. That is 0.6% of the total value imported under this heading.
Import figures: NBR Import Statements (IM-4 commercial, IM-7 bonded), December 2025 – May 2026. Assessable value is the customs value on which duty is charged, not the retail or invoice price.