Limestone Powder Fines from China
Fine powder derived from crushed limestone (heading 2515), particle size under 2mm, used in cement production, animal feed supplements, or soil amendment. HTS 2517.49.00.00 covers such powders of heading 2515/2516 stones, post-crushing. Not to be confused with precipitated calcium carbonate chemicals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include calcium carbonate content analysis (>90% typical for limestone) for verification
• Distinguish from chemical-grade powders; natural crush origin prevents shift to Chapter 28
• Moisture content docs prevent rejection as 'agglomerated' under other headings