Barium Sulfate Powder (Precipitated) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
0.6%
Rate breakdown
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