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What Shall Be Paid Attention to When Export/Import Kaolin to China?

The minerals contained in kaolin in nature are mainly classified to clay minerals and non-clay minerals. Therein, clay minerals mainly contain kandite and a small of montmorillonite, mica and chlorite, while non-clay minerals mainly include feldspar, quartz and some iron minerals (for example hematite, siderite and limonite), titanium mineral (for example rutile) and organic matters (for example plant fibers). Clay minerals are what decide the performance of kaolin.


Brazil, USA, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, United Kingdom and Malaysia are the top 7countries that China imports Kaolin from. 

What documents are required to import/export Kaolin to China?
The necessary documents for handling customs clearance in China include certificate of origin, quality certificate that covers ingredient analysis, bill of lading, packing list and contract. The contract date and signing date are quite important.

It is important to confirm the kaolin is granular or in sand/stone shape with the China customs broker. Before shipping arrival, it is suggested to let the customs broker know is the shipment a LCL or FCL as it is related unloading and storage. 

Normally, imported Kaolin shall obtain quality certificate and weight certificate from China customs for flowing into China market legally. 

The declaration info of Kaolin includes ingredients, usage, active or not, usage, appearance, processing method (calcined or not), whiteness and fineness. 

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