Tartaric Acid for Effervescent Tablets
Coarse granular tartaric acid optimized for effervescent tablet production with bicarbonate, classified as pure tartaric acid under HTS 2918.12.00.00. Particle size controlled for rapid CO2 release.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported with sodium bicarbonate as set
Baking powder sets classify by inorganic component.
If medicinal effervescent preparations
Finished medicinal products exclude pure excipients.
If chemical admixtures for cement if misused
End-use specific preparations shift classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify mesh size (20-60 typically) in specs; affects duty uniformity
• Flowability testing prevents tablet press issues post-import
• Vitamin C tablets common; ensure stability during transit
Related Products under HTS 2918.12.00.00
L(+)-Tartaric Acid
L(+)-Tartaric acid is the naturally occurring enantiomer of tartaric acid, a dicarboxylic acid with two hydroxyl groups, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 as tartaric acid with alcohol function but without other oxygen function. It is commonly used in winemaking for acidification and in food as a souring agent.
DL-Tartaric Acid (Racemic)
DL-Tartaric acid is the racemic mixture of D- and L-tartaric acid, chemically defined as tartaric acid under HTS 2918.12.00.00 due to its carboxylic acids with alcohol function. Used in pharmaceuticals and as a chiral resolving agent in organic synthesis.
Food-Grade Tartaric Acid USP
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.
Tartaric Acid Technical Grade 99%
Technical grade tartaric acid at 99% purity for industrial applications like metal polishing and textiles, classified as tartaric acid under HTS 2918.12.00.00 per chapter note 1(a) allowing impurities. Less refined than USP but still chemically defined.
Monohydrate Tartaric Acid Crystals
Tartaric acid monohydrate in crystalline form, chemically defined with one water molecule per tartaric acid molecule, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 per note 1(d). Used in effervescent formulations and as a buffer.
Tartaric Acid for Wine Making
High-purity L-tartaric acid specifically packaged for oenological use in adjusting wine acidity, classified under HTS 2918.12.00.00 as pure tartaric acid despite end use. Meets OIV standards for food safety.