Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate

Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate (Ca(NO3)2·4H2O) is an inorganic nitrate salt under HTS 2834.29.51.00 for other nitrates. Widely used in agriculture as a water-soluble fertilizer and concrete set accelerator.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+25.0%28.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%3.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%3.5%
🇩🇪Germany3.5%3.5%
🇯🇵Japan3.5%3.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3102.30.00Lower: 25% vs 28.5%

If sold as nitrophosphate fertilizer

Chapter 31 takes precedence for products expressly for agricultural use per exclusion notes.

2836Lower: 13.7% vs 28.5%

If when containing calcium carbonate admixtures

Peroxocarbonates and carbonates of inorganic bases classify under heading 2836.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for water content to confirm tetrahydrate form vs anhydrous for accurate molecular weight declarations

Provide fertilizer registration numbers if applicable to facilitate agricultural entry

Avoid bulk packaging contamination that could trigger mixture classification under 3824