High-Purity Chalk Quarry Run from Germany
Unscreened quarry run of high-purity natural chalk, direct from blasting operations, for pharmaceutical and food-grade processing. Strictly crude under HTS 2509.00.10.00, with no washing or sizing applied. Meets standards for further refinement into USP-grade calcium carbonate.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Secure FDA prior notice for potential food contact downstream use
• Require third-party lab purity analysis (>98% CaCO3) at entry
• Avoid any on-site crushing before export to preserve crude status