Witherite Drilling Grade Additive from Germany
Natural witherite processed to specific particle size for use as a weighting agent in oil well drilling fluids. HTS 2511.20.00.00 applies as it's unchanged natural barium carbonate, meeting industry specs for density control. Key component in high-pressure drilling operations.
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
• Include API specification compliance certificates for drilling grade to support end-use declaration
• Document bulk density measurements as they relate directly to customs value assessment
• Beware of reclassification if blended with weighting agents like barite under mixtures rules