Rochelle Salt Food Grade Sequestrant from Japan
FCC-grade potassium sodium tartrate approved as GRAS for use in canned foods and beverages as a sequestrant. Precisely matches HTS 2918.13.3000 description for this specific tartaric acid double salt. Prevents metal ion precipitation and discoloration in food processing.
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
• Include FDA GRAS affirmation letter and FCC certificate; heavy metals must be <10 ppm
• Label containers 'Food Grade Chemical - Keep Dry' with lot number and repack date