Coated Calcium Carbonate Stearic Acid from Germany
Calcium carbonate particles surface-treated with stearic acid for hydrophobic properties, still classified as base compound under HTS 2836.50.00.00 if coating <5%. Used in polyolefin films and sheets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Quantify coating percentage via TGA analysis (<5% maintains compound status)
• Test for dispersion quality in LLDPE matrix per ASTM standards
• Declare organic coating components separately on entry documents