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Food-Grade Hydrochloric Acid from Japan

Ultra-pure HCl solution compliant with FCC standards for use in food processing like gelatin production. Classified in 2806.10.00.00 as chemically defined per Chapter 28, meeting inorganic acid criteria. Purity exceeds 99% on acid basis.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit FDA Prior Notice via ACE system; include FCC CoA for food contact clearance

• Use food-grade HDPE containers; test for heavy metal contaminants to prevent rejection