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Calcium Carbonate Precipitate for Toothpaste

Precipitated CaCO3 with 15% abrasivity index for premium toothpaste formulations, under HTS 2836.50.00.00. Provides cleaning without excessive enamel wear.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

3306.10.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If complete toothpaste formulation

Dentifrices ready for retail classify as Chapter 33 oral care products.

2833.27.00Lower: 25.6% vs 35%

If sulfate co-precipitate

Calcium sulfate mixtures used in toothpaste have separate subheadings.

3402Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If surface active preparation

Dentifrice surfactant blends become Chapter 34 surface-active agents.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) <70 test results

Certify particle morphology (cubical/spherical) for polishing efficacy

Moisture content <0.3% to prevent toothpaste slurry separation

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Pharmaceutical Grade Calcium Carbonate USP

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