Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) from Germany
Precipitated calcium carbonate is a fine, white powder produced by chemical precipitation from calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide, classified under HTS 2836.50.00.00 as chemically defined calcium carbonate. It is widely used as a filler in paper, plastics, and paints to enhance brightness and opacity.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined calcium carbonate under Chapter 28
• Provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) showing >95% CaCO3 content to avoid misclassification as mineral products
• Ensure proper labeling as 'precipitated' or 'synthetic' to distinguish from ground limestone