Barium Formate from Germany
Barium formate is used in specialty lubricants and as a precursor for barium chemicals. This barium salt of formic acid fits HTS 2915.12.00.00 classification. Imported for metalworking fluid formulations.
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
• Toxicity documentation mandatory due to barium compounds; include antidote info
• Confirm <0.1% soluble barium per EPA limits for certain applications
• Lubricant formulations risk reclassification if >50% carrier solvents