Calcium Lignosulfonate Powder from Germany
Calcium lignosulfonate is a water-soluble anionic polyelectrolyte derived from the sulfite pulping process of wood, consisting of lignin sulfonic acid neutralized with calcium. It falls under HTS 3804.00.10.00 as a salt of lignin sulfonic acid, typically used as a dispersant in concrete admixtures and as a binder in animal feed pellets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify chemical composition via lab analysis to confirm lignin sulfonic acid salt content meets HTS criteria; impurities may trigger reclassification
• Provide manufacturer's specification sheets and COA documenting production from wood pulp sulfite process
• Ensure proper SDS and hazardous material declarations if shipped in bulk powder form to avoid delays