2526.10.00.00 - Not crushed, not powdered

This HTS category, 2526.10.00.00, covers natural steatite and talc in forms that have not undergone crushing or powdering. This includes material that is presented in blocks or slabs, which may have been roughly trimmed or simply cut into a rectangular (including square) shape by sawing or other mechanical means. The key characteristic for inclusion in this subcategory is the preservation of the material's bulk form, meaning it remains in solid pieces rather than being reduced to fine particles.

This classification is distinct from its sibling category, 2526.20.00.00, which specifically covers crushed or powdered steatite and talc. The primary differentiating factor is the physical state of the material: this category applies to the mineral in its more substantial, unpulverized form, whereas the sibling category applies to the same minerals once they have been processed into a granular or powder state. This distinction is crucial for customs purposes as it reflects a difference in physical form and potential downstream uses.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 2526.10.00.00. Therefore, classification within this code hinges solely on the material being identified as natural steatite or talc and its presentation in a non-crushed, non-powdered state, whether in roughly trimmed or simply sawn blocks or slabs of a rectangular shape.