Calcium Hydride Powder from Germany
Calcium hydride (CaH2) acts as a desiccant and hydrogen source in chemical manufacturing. Falls under HTS 2850.00.5000 as an alkaline earth metal hydride. Gray powder that reacts vigorously with water.
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
• UN 1404 classification requires steel drums with desiccant packs
• Provide hydrogen evolution test data for customs safety review
• Confirm compliance with OSHA pyrophoric material standards