Calcium Hydride Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.7%
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
• 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