Calcium Metal Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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