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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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'