Magnesium Gluconate Hydrate Powder
Magnesium gluconate dihydrate, Mg(C6H11O7)2·2H2O, is a metal salt of gluconic acid. Per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), it is classified under tariff item 2918.16.00 as a salt of the organic compound.
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 |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is put up in measured doses or for retail sale
Medicaments put up for retail sale are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide the Certificate of Analysis confirming the hydrate form and purity
• Ensure the product is not put up for retail sale as a supplement
• Verify if the product requires Natural Health Product licensing
Related Products under Tariff item 2918.16.00
Battery Grade Gluconic Acid
High-purity gluconic acid formulated for battery electrolyte and metal plating applications. As a chemically defined carboxylic acid with alcohol function, it falls under tariff item 2918.16.00.
Calcium Gluconate USP Powder
Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid, a carboxylic acid with alcohol function. Per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), inorganic salts of organic compounds are classified in the heading appropriate to the organic compound, which is tariff item 2918.16.00.
D-Gluconic Acid Powder USP Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade D-gluconic acid powder meeting USP standards for use in drug formulations and as a buffering agent. This pure carboxylic acid with alcohol function is classified under tariff item 2918.16.00.
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
Food-grade gluconic acid liquid certified by FCC, used as an acidity regulator in beverages and dairy products. As a pure chemically defined compound, it falls under tariff item 2918.16.00.
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.