Paper Industry Quicklime from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify pulp-grade reactivity standards; moisture content <0.5% required
• Bulk super-sacks preferred over drums for cost efficiency