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Food Grade Magnesium Chloride from China

Food-grade magnesium chloride (E511) used as a firming agent in tofu production and cheese making. Classifies under HTS 2827.31.00.00 as the base chemical salt, with food safety certifications. Kosher and Halal certified variants available.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.5%

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

• Provide FDA Prior Notice and food facility registration numbers for entry

• Include heavy metals analysis (<10 ppm lead) and microbial testing certificates

• Use food-grade packaging; avoid industrial grade cross-contamination