Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda

A pure sodium bicarbonate-based prepared baking powder used as a leavening agent in cakes, cookies, and breads. It falls under HTS 2102.30.00.00 as it is specifically prepared for baking purposes to release carbon dioxide when mixed with moisture and acid. This common household product is sold in cardboard canisters for retail use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2836.50.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If sold for industrial or pharmaceutical use rather than food preparation

Pure sodium bicarbonate classified by chemical composition in inorganic chemicals chapter when not specifically prepared for baking.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If blended with flavorings or sugars for retail baking mixes

Additions beyond simple leavening agents make it a food preparation not exclusively baking powder.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify product composition meets FDA food-grade standards and provide certificates of analysis to confirm it's solely sodium bicarbonate without additives

Label as 'prepared baking powder' clearly on packaging to avoid reclassification as industrial chemicals under Chapter 28