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Metaldehyde with Anticaking Agent for Bulk Transport from Germany

Metaldehyde powder treated with minimal anticaking agent (<0.5%) to prevent clumping during bulk shipment. Remains classified under HTS 2912.50.10.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for transport. Maintains chemical identity as cyclic polymer aldehyde.

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

• Document anticaking agent composition and quantity (<0.5% w/w) to satisfy Chapter 29 note (f) requirements

• Flowability test data required to justify stabilizer addition as transport necessity only

• Avoid overuse of additives which could trigger 'particularly suitable for specific use' exclusion