Technical Grade Calcium Carbide 85% from Germany
Technical grade calcium carbide with 85% minimum CaC2 purity for cost-effective acetylene production in developing markets. Meets HTS 2849.10.00.00 criteria as chemically defined per Chapter 28 Note 1 standards. Commonly used in carbide lamps and small-scale welding.
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
• Lower purity grades still qualify under 2849.10 if primary component is CaC2
• Test for vanadium content; high levels may require special waste declarations
• Bundle with generator sets only if imported separately to avoid set classification