Commercial Ammonium Bicarbonate from China
Commercial ammonium bicarbonate is a leavening agent in baked goods, decomposing to ammonia, CO2, and water. Though related to heading description, 'other' variants without carbamate fall here under HTS 2836.99.50. Widely used in cookies and crackers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.7%
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
• FDA prior notice required for food additives; ensure GRAS status documentation
• Distinguish from pure ammonium carbonate containing carbamate
• Bulk food grade vs lab grade affects packaging classification