Ammonium Bitartrate from Germany
Ammonium bitartrate is used in wine stabilization and as a lab reagent. Classified in HTS 2918.13.5000 as an 'other' salt of tartaric acid, per Chapter 29 note 1(C)(1) for organic salts. The bitartrate form retains carboxylic alcohol function classification.
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
• pH test certificates aid classification; ammonia odor requires proper venting in shipping; not for food use without FDA GRAS status