Calcium Carbonate Filler Masterbatch from Japan
Masterbatch containing 70-80% calcium carbonate dispersed in polymer carrier, but classified under HTS 2836.50.00.00 when imported as chemical concentrate. Used for plastics compounding to reduce costs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide formulation sheets showing CaCO3 >50% to maintain inorganic compound status
• Sample for CBP chemistry lab if polymer content approaches 50% threshold
• Declare exact CaCO3/polymer ratio to prevent reclassification as plastic pellets