Food-Grade Tartaric Acid USP from Japan
Tartaric acid meeting USP standards for food and pharmaceutical use, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 as the pure chemically defined compound with alcohol function. Widely used as an acidulant in beverages, candies, and effervescent tablets.
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
• Obtain USP/EP certificate; FDA requires GRAS affirmation for food contact
• Label with CAS 87-69-4 and purity >99.7%; mislabeling risks seizure
• For baking powders, ensure not pre-mixed with bicarbonate (shifts to 2836)