Gluconic Acid pH Adjuster Concentrate
85% gluconic acid concentrate used as a pH buffer in cosmetics and personal care formulations. The pure acid form qualifies for tariff item 2918.16.00, provided it is not put up for retail sale.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is put up for retail sale as a cosmetic
Cosmetics put up for retail sale are classified in Chapter 33.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is not formulated with other pH adjusters or cosmetic additives
• Provide the concentration and purity data to CBSA
• Check if Health Canada requires notification for cosmetic ingredients
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D-Gluconic Acid Powder USP Grade
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Ferrous Gluconate FCC Granules
Ferrous gluconate, the iron(II) salt of gluconic acid, provides bioavailable iron for nutritional applications. As a salt of gluconic acid, it falls under tariff item 2918.16.00 per Chapter 29 salt classification rules.
Food Grade Gluconic Acid Liquid
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Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution
Gluconic acid in a 50% aqueous solution, a mild organic acid derived from glucose oxidation. Per Chapter 29 Note 1(d), solutions in water of chemically defined compounds are classified under tariff item 2918.16.00.