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Calcite Powder Precipitated Grade from China

Synthetic calcite powder produced by carbonation process, chemically equivalent to natural calcite but purer, under HTS 2836.50.00.00. Applications in toothpaste abrasives and optical coatings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Document carbonation production method to distinguish from natural grinding

• Provide refractive index (1.658) certification for optical grade validation

• Comply with Colgate/P&G specs for toothpaste-grade abrasivity limits