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Chalk Filler for Cement Production from Germany

Ground natural chalk used as a functional filler in Portland cement manufacturing to adjust composition. Falls under HTS 2509.00.20.00 as industrial 'other' chalk, not a finished construction product.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify as raw material not mixed with other minerals to stay in 2509; comply with cement import quotas if blended; test for reactivity to distinguish from limestone