Calcium Formate
Calcium formate (HCOO)â‚‚Ca is the calcium salt of formic acid, widely used as a concrete accelerator, feed additive for livestock, and in leather production. Classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as a formic acid salt, it qualifies as a chemically defined organic compound. This dihydrate powder is imported for construction and agriculture sectors.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | +35.0% | 40.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with other fertilizers for retail sale
Fertilizer preparations containing calcium formate mixtures classify under Chapter 31 rather than pure salts.
If complexed with sulfate ions
Sulfate salts of organic acids fall under Chapter 28 heading 2833, taking precedence by chapter note rules.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide assay certificate (>98% purity) to distinguish from construction mixtures potentially classifiable elsewhere
• For feed-grade imports, include FDA prior notice and comply with animal feed regulations to avoid delays
Related Products under HTS 2915.12.00.00
Sodium Formate
Sodium formate (HCOONa) is the sodium salt of formic acid, a white crystalline powder used in industrial applications such as de-icing, leather tanning, and as a buffering agent. It falls under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as a salt of formic acid, specifically a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a). This pure salt is commonly imported for chemical manufacturing and textile processing.
Potassium Formate
Potassium formate (HCOOK) serves as a drilling fluid additive in oil and gas extraction and a snow-melting agent, being biodegradable and low-toxicity. It is the potassium salt of formic acid, directly covered by HTS 2915.12.00.00. Imported as flakes or powder for industrial fluid formulations.
Magnesium Formate
Magnesium formate is utilized in flame retardants and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. As the magnesium salt of formic acid, it is classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00 per Chapter 29 definitions. Typically imported as a tetrahydrate for specialty chemical manufacturing.
Cesium Formate
Cesium formate (HCOOCs) is a high-density formate salt used in ultra-deep oil well drilling fluids. Classified as a formic acid salt under HTS 2915.12.00.00, it is a pure organic compound. Imported in solution or powder for high-pressure applications.
Rubidium Formate
Rubidium formate is a specialty chemical used in research and as a component in high-tech ceramics. It falls under HTS 2915.12.00.00 as the rubidium salt of formic acid, meeting Chapter 29 purity requirements. Typically imported in small research quantities.
Lithium Formate
Lithium formate serves as a component in lithium battery electrolytes and pharmaceutical intermediates. As a formic acid salt, it is classified under HTS 2915.12.00.00. Imported for advanced materials and battery manufacturing.