Food Grade Calcium Carbonate E170 from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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