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