Commercial Ammonium Bicarbonate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
3.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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