Anhydrous Citric Acid from China
Pure anhydrous citric acid (C6H8O7) is a tricarboxylic acid with alcohol function but no other oxygen function, directly matching HTS 2918.14.00.00. It is widely used as an acidulant, preservative, and pH regulator in food and beverages. This classification applies to the chemically defined organic compound in its pure form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (≥99%) and ensure COA confirms anhydrous form to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Provide detailed end-use documentation; food-grade requires FDA prior notice and compliance with 21 CFR 184.1033