Potassium D-Hydrogen Tartrate from China
Also known as potassium bitartrate or cream of tartar, this is the acid salt of D-tartaric acid, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 when considered as the organic acid per chapter note 5(C)(1) for certain salts. Used in baking powders and as a wine precipitate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish from full potassium tartrate (2918.13); partial neutralization keeps with acid
• FDA food contact notification if novel source; traditional wine-derived exempt