Calcium Hydride Powder from Germany
Calcium hydride (CaH2) is a grayish-white powder used as a desiccant and reducing agent in chemical synthesis and hydrogen generation. It falls under HTS 2850.00.0500 as a chemically defined hydride of calcium, distinct from carbides in heading 2849. This inorganic compound reacts with water to produce hydrogen gas.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
• Obtain proper hazardous materials certification as calcium hydride is pyrophoric and generates flammable hydrogen upon moisture contact
• Provide detailed chemical purity analysis and safety data sheets (SDS) to avoid misclassification as a metal or waste product
• Ensure packaging complies with UN standards for reactive solids to prevent customs delays