Copperas Crystals (Ferrous Sulfate) from Germany
Copperas, or green vitriol, refers to large crystals of ferrous sulfate heptahydrate used in gardening and pigment production. Classified in HTS 2833.29.20.00 as other sulfates of iron, distinct from alums.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'copperas' with chemical formula for Customs
• Test for heavy metal impurities to meet environmental import standards
• Ship in HDPE drums to prevent leakage common with hydrated salts