Calcium Metal Granules from Germany
Pure calcium metal in granular form, produced by thermal reduction of calcium oxide, used primarily in alloy production and as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis. This product is classified under HTS 2805.12.00.00 as elemental calcium, an alkaline-earth metal in its unalloyed, pure form meeting Chapter 28 definitions for chemical elements.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity exceeds 99% to confirm elemental classification; obtain safety data sheets for hazardous material handling during transport
• Ensure proper UN packaging for reactive metals to avoid pyrophoric risks
• Declare exact form (granules vs lumps) to prevent misclassification