Barium Carbonate Powder (Technical Grade)

Technical grade barium carbonate powder is a white, odorless inorganic salt used primarily in the ceramics industry for glazing and frit production. It falls under HTS 2836.60.00.00 as a chemically defined barium carbonate, explicitly listed in the chapter notes for Chapter 28 carbonates of inorganic bases.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.3%+25.0%27.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.3%2.3%
🇨🇦Canada2.3%2.3%
🇩🇪Germany2.3%2.3%
🇯🇵Japan2.3%2.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 27.3%

If impure or mixed with organic stabilizers

Impure preparations not meeting 'chemically defined' criteria fall under other chemical preparations in 3824.

2836Same rate: 27.3%

If misidentified as another rare earth carbonate

Barium is classified separately from other barium compounds; errors could shift to general rare earth carbonates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify purity levels via certificate of analysis to confirm classification as chemically defined; ensure MSDS includes toxicity warnings for barium compounds

Watch for contamination that could reclassify as waste under Chapter 38

Related Products under HTS 2836.60.00.00

Precipitated Barium Carbonate (99% Purity)

Precipitated barium carbonate at 99% purity is a fine, high-quality powder produced via chemical precipitation for use in specialty glass manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2836.60.00.00 as it is a pure, chemically defined inorganic carbonate of barium per Chapter 28 notes.

Barium Carbonate Fine Crystals

Fine crystalline barium carbonate is an inorganic compound used as a flux in brick and tile production to lower melting points. It is specifically covered by HTS 2836.60.00.00 as a carbonate of an inorganic base, excluded from organic products per chapter notes.

Industrial Barium Carbonate for Rat Poison Bait

Barium carbonate formulated for rodenticide baits is a chemically defined inorganic salt toxic to mammals, used in pest control products. HTS 2836.60.00.00 applies as it remains a simple barium carbonate, not an organo-inorganic compound per chapter exclusions.

Barium Carbonate 325 Mesh Powder

325 mesh barium carbonate powder offers ultra-fine particle size for pyrotechnics and fireworks fluxing to produce green flames. It qualifies for HTS 2836.60.00.00 as a chemically defined inorganic carbonate, distinct from stabilized organic variants in other headings.

High-Purity Barium Carbonate for Optical Glass

Ultra-high purity barium carbonate (>99.9%) is essential for manufacturing high-refractive index optical glass like barium flint. Classified under HTS 2836.60.00.00 as a pure inorganic carbonate per Note 1 to Chapter 28 definitions.

Barium Carbonate for Porcelain Enamel

Barium carbonate used in porcelain enamel coatings for appliances provides barium oxide fluxing properties during firing. HTS 2836.60.00.00 covers this as a simple inorganic carbonate of barium, not excluded under chapter notes.