Food-Grade Magnesium Hydroxide from China
FCC-grade magnesium hydroxide approved as food additive for acidity regulation. Remains under HTS 2816.10.00.00 as pure inorganic hydroxide, not a processed food ingredient. Used in supplements and fortification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• GRAS affirmation letter and FCC cert mandatory for entry
• Particle size <10 micron for food use; declare accordingly
• Avoid 'supplement' declaration—pure chemical only