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2836.99.50Carbonates
HTS Code 2836.99.50 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesInorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopesCarbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate:Other:Other:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.
Estimated Duty on 2836.99.50
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 10, 2026
- Base duty$370.0012.7%
- Section 301 – China$2,500.0085.7%
- Customs fees$47.141.6%
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Base Duty Rates for 2836.99.50
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 3.7%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 25%
- China28.7%
- Mexico3.7%
- Canada3.7%
- Vietnam3.7%
- Germany3.7%
US Import Duty on HTS 2836.99.50 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from China pay 28.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 3.7%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3.7% |
| 28.7% |
| Mexico | 3.7% | None | 3.7%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 3.7% | None | 3.7%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Germany | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Japan | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| South Korea | 3.7% | None | 3.7%0% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| India | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Italy | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Thailand | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| France | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Brazil | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Bangladesh | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
| Cambodia | 3.7% | None | 3.7% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from China pay 28.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Mexico pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Canada pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Vietnam pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Germany pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Japan pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from South Korea pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Taiwan pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from India pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Ireland pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Italy pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Switzerland pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Thailand pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Malaysia pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from United Kingdom pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from France pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Indonesia pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Brazil pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Bangladesh pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Cambodia pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Oct 10, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.
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Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 2836.99.50.
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What does HTS code 2836.99.50 cover?
HTS code 2836.99.50 covers carbonates (Other), classified under Chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 3.7%. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
What is the duty rate for HTS 2836.99.50?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2836.99.50 is 3.7%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from China?
As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from China pay 28.7% in duties: the 3.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%).
What is the US tariff on carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Vietnam pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
What is the US tariff on carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Mexico?
As of Oct 10, 2026, US imports of carbonates (HTS 2836.99.50) from Mexico pay the 3.7% base rate, with no additional tariffs. Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2836.99.50?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2836.99.50 is 3.7%, from Mexico, Canada and 17 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-10.
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