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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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