Calcium Metal Granules

Granular calcium metal, an alkaline-earth metal used as a reducing agent in metallurgy and chemical production. HTS 2805.19.90.90 covers it as other alkaline-earth metals. Reactive with moisture, packaged under vacuum.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If in powder form for electronics doping

Doped powders classify under 3824, not elemental metals.

2836.50.00Higher: 35% vs 30.5%

If converted to calcium carbonate/peroxycarbonate

Carbonates of alkaline-earths fall under heading 2836 per chapter note.

7202.99.80Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If ferrocalcium alloy >10% calcium

Ferro-alloys classify in Chapter 72 iron/steel.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Hazard class 4.2 (pyrophoric); require IMDG/49CFR compliant packaging

Submit metal content analysis; declare if interalloyed with trace elements

Avoid delays by pre-clearing with CBP for reactive material protocols