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2512.00.00.00/Diatomaceous Earth Powder/Germany

Diatomaceous Earth Powder from Germany

Natural diatomite, a siliceous fossil meal derived from diatom skeletons, with an apparent specific gravity of less than 1. It is used as a filtration aid in food and beverage processing. Classified under HTS 2512.00.00.00 due to its low density and siliceous fossil origin, whether calcined or not.

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%
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Import Tips

• Verify apparent specific gravity ≤1 via lab testing for classification; provide geological origin certificates; avoid misclassification as higher-density silicas in Chapter 28

Diatomaceous Earth Powder from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2512.00.00.00