Anhydrous Calcium Nitrate from China
Anhydrous calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2) is the water-free form of this inorganic calcium salt, used in pyrotechnics, explosives, and as a lab reagent. Classified under HTS 2834.29.10.00 for its chemical definition as a calcium nitrate per Chapter 28 notes. It appears as a white deliquescent powder highly soluble in water.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Classify strictly as anhydrous via certificate of analysis to avoid hydrate confusion; comply with ATF regulations if destined for explosives use
• Watch for deliquescence during storage to prevent weight disputes