Witherite Ceramic Flux from Germany
Calcined witherite prepared as fluxing agent for ceramic bodies and glazes, lowering melting temperatures. Remains HTS 2511.20.00.00 as natural barium carbonate suitable for high-temperature decomposition in firing. Used in electrical porcelain and tile production.
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
• Provide ceramic firing profile data showing witherite decomposition behavior
• Document supplier qualification for ceramics to establish trade pricing norms
• Avoid additive declarations that could trigger chemical mixture reclassification