Calcium Formate from China
Calcium formate (HCOO)₂Ca 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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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