Barium Sulfate Powder (Precipitated) from China
High-purity precipitated barium sulfate (BaSO4) used as a white pigment in paints, coatings, and plastics. It falls under HTS 2833.27.00.00 as a chemically defined sulfate of barium, specifically classified as 'other sulfates of barium' per Chapter 28 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.6%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined barium sulfate
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis in documentation to avoid misclassification as mineral products
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin barium sulfate; declare country of origin accurately