Potassium D-Hydrogen Tartrate from Germany
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 — 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
• Distinguish from full potassium tartrate (2918.13); partial neutralization keeps with acid
• FDA food contact notification if novel source; traditional wine-derived exempt