6815.99.20.00 - Talc, steatite and soapstone, cut or sawed, or in blanks, crayons, cubes, disks or other forms

This HTS category, 6815.99.20.00, encompasses talc, steatite, and soapstone that have been processed into specific shapes beyond simple crude forms. This includes articles that are cut, sawed, or further manufactured into blanks, crayons, cubes, disks, or other distinct forms. The key characteristic for inclusion here is the transformation of raw talc, steatite, or soapstone into discrete, usable pieces for various industrial or artistic applications, differentiating it from raw mineral substances.

This classification is distinct from other "Other" articles within heading 6815.99 by its specific focus on processed talc, steatite, and soapstone. While sibling categories may cover a broader range of mineral-based articles or those of siliceous fossil meals, this code is precisely for articles fashioned from these particular mineral compounds. The emphasis is on the form and material – processed talc, steatite, or soapstone.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for talc, steatite, and soapstone articles shaped into the forms described. Importers should ensure that the goods are indeed made from these specified minerals and have undergone the cutting, sawing, or shaping processes to qualify under this specific HTS code.