Flue Gas Desulfurization Slaked Lime from Japan
Reactive slaked lime injected into power plant scrubbers to capture SO2 emissions, forming gypsum byproduct. HTS 2522.20.00.00 applies to this industrial mineral product from hydrated quicklime. Essential for coal-fired emission controls.
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
• Provide EPA compliance specs showing SO2 removal efficiency for industrial verification
• Use silo-grade packaging for pneumatic conveying in scrubber systems
• Test for magnesium content to avoid hydraulic lime misclassification