Paper Industry Quicklime

Reactive quicklime powder used in kraft pulping for caustic recovery cycles and brightness control. Under HTS 2522.10.00.00 as quicklime from limestone calcination.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2825.90.15.00Lower: 28.7% vs 35%

If ultra-high purity for specialty papers

Pharmaceutical or optical grades shift to Chapter 28.

2836.20.00.00Higher: 36.2% vs 35%

If converted to calcium nitrate in process

Derived nitrates from lime processes classify separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify pulp-grade reactivity standards; moisture content <0.5% required

β€’ Bulk super-sacks preferred over drums for cost efficiency