Ammonium Formate from Germany
Ammonium formate (HCOONH₄) is used as a reducing agent in pharmaceutical synthesis and a food additive for baked goods. This salt of formic acid fits HTS 2915.12.00.00 as a chemically defined compound. It is imported in crystalline form for laboratory and industrial applications.
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
• For USP/Pharma grade, include COA with impurity limits to confirm Chapter 29 purity standards
• Food-grade requires FDA registration; declare intended use to avoid quarantine