Industrial Quicklime Powder from Japan

High-calcium quicklime in fine powder form, produced by calcining limestone at high temperatures, used primarily in steelmaking for slag formation and impurity removal. Classified under HTS 2522.10.00.00 as quicklime, which is calcium oxide obtained by thermal decomposition of limestone, excluding purer forms in heading 2825.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Verify purity levels to avoid reclassification under 2825; obtain certificates of analysis confirming calcined limestone origin

Ensure bulk packaging complies with IMO hazardous material regulations for caustic properties