Food Grade Sodium Bicarbonate Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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'