Technical Grade Calcium Hydride

Technical grade calcium hydride (85-95% purity) for industrial drying and hydrogen generation in oil refining. HTS 2850.00.0500 covers this chemically defined calcium hydride despite impurities. Supplied in moisture-proof drums.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2827.39Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If with calcium chloride stabilizers

Stabilized mixtures become calcium chloride compounds under 2827.

2804.10.00.00Higher: 38.7% vs 35%

If hydrogen gas evolution product

Pure hydrogen from decomposition classifies separately.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Batch certificates must confirm hydride content meets 'chemically defined' threshold

β€’ Argon-purged packaging required to prevent premature decomposition

β€’ Monitor for calcium carbide contamination that triggers 2849 reclassification

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