Food Grade Calcium Carbonate E170

E170 food additive calcium carbonate used as acidity regulator, anticaking agent, and nutrient source, classified under HTS 2836.50.00.00. Meets FCC standards for direct food contact applications.

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.

2106.90.52.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If premixed compound food additive

Commercial food additive blends containing >2% CaCO3 classify as food preparations.

2836.30.00Same rate: 35%

If sodium carbonate (soda ash)

Sodium-based carbonates have separate subheading within Chapter 28.

2501.00.00Same rate: 35%

If natural chalk powder

Unrefined natural chalk remains mineral product of Chapter 25.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA GRAS affirmation letters and kosher/halal certifications if applicable

Test for arsenic (<3 ppm) and lead (<2 ppm) per food chemical codex specs

Declare as 'food additive' on commercial invoice to expedite CBP review

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