Calcium Sulfite Hemihydrate from China
Calcium sulfite hemihydrate (CaSO3·0.5H2O), a white powder byproduct from flue gas desulfurization, used in construction materials. Falls under HTS 2832.20.00.00 as an 'other sulfite' chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.1%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Document hydrate water content; anhydrous form may classify differently if proven
• Comply with CPSC standards if used in building products; labeling required
• Bulk shipments need dust suppression measures; improper handling causes customs holds