Agricultural Hydrated Lime for Soil pH Adjustment

Coarse slaked lime granules applied to acidic soils to raise pH and supply calcium for crop growth. HTS 2522.20.00.00 covers this quicklime-hydrated product used in farming, separate from Chapter 31 fertilizers. It neutralizes soil acidity without nitrogen or phosphate additives.

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.

3102.60.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If blended with mineral fertilizers like phosphates

Fertilizer mixtures containing slaked lime fall under Chapter 31.

2825.90Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If high-purity for industrial chemical applications

Chemically pure calcium hydroxide for non-construction uses goes to Chapter 28.

2530.90.10.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If mixed with earth colors or minerals

Mineral substances mixed with slaked lime may classify under earths and minerals heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include soil test recommendations in documentation to support agricultural end-use classification

β€’ Avoid mixing with fertilizers before import to prevent shifting to Chapter 31 chemical fertilizers

β€’ Check particle size specs to ensure it's not ground too fine for chemical reclassification

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