Tartaric Acid Technical Grade 99% from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• COA must specify <1% heavy metals for any downstream food risk
• Industrial use declaration helps; avoid 'food grade' claims
• Check for tariff preference under GSP if from qualifying countries