Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate Powder from Germany
High-purity sodium bicarbonate suitable for use as a food additive, leavening agent in baking, and pH regulator in beverages. Classified under HTS 2836.30.00.00 as pure sodium hydrogencarbonate, a chemically defined inorganic carbonate stabilized only with inorganic substances per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide FDA prior notice and Certificate of Analysis confirming food-grade purity >99% and absence of heavy metals
• Package in food-safe moisture-proof bags to prevent caking during ocean freight; declare as 'chemical for food use'