Effervescent Base Sodium Bicarbonate from Mexico
Granular sodium hydrogencarbonate used as base for effervescent formulations in tablets and powders. Pure form under 2836.30.00.00 as inorganic carbonate, excluding mixtures.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify granulation size (e.g
• 20-40 mesh) in commercial invoice for valuation
• Ship low humidity (<50% RH) to prevent premature CO2 release
• Pure base only; citric acid combos classify as 3824 sets