Calcium Bromide Anhydrous from China
Calcium bromide (CaBr2) anhydrous is a white hygroscopic powder essential for oil and gas drilling fluids as a completion fluid. Classified under HTS 2827.59.25.00 as a bromide of calcium, meeting inorganic compound definitions in Chapter 28. It provides high density for well control.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include end-use declaration for drilling fluids to prevent reclassification; bulk shipments common
• Comply with EPA TSCA registration and provide assay confirming anhydrous form (no hydrate water)