Calcium Silicide Powder from China
Calcium silicide (CaSi2) powder acts as a deoxidizer in steel production and ferrosilicon manufacturing. It is classified in HTS 2850.00.0500 as a chemically defined silicide of calcium, excluding carbides. The compound improves steel fluidity and reduces oxygen content.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide metallurgical assay reports confirming silicide composition over 50% to avoid silicon metal classification
• Label as hazardous if particle size creates dust explosion risk during handling
• Check for REACH-like restrictions in destination country due to silicon compound regulations