Potassium D-Hydrogen Tartrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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