Barium Sulfite Precipitated from Japan
Precipitated barium sulfite (BaSO3) used in X-ray contrast media and pigments. HTS 2832.20.00.00 applies to this chemically defined barium salt sulfite.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Toxicity profile requires EPA TSCA registration for new importers
• Precipitated vs crystalline form affects particle size declarations
• Medical device classification if pre-mixed; pure chemical stays in 2832