Technical Grade Calcium Carbide 85% from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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