Citric Acid with Anti-Dusting Agent from Germany
Citric acid treated with minimal anti-dusting agent (e.g., mineral oil <0.1%) per chapter note (g) for safety/identification, classified under HTS 2918.14.00.00. Used in bulk handling for food processing where dust control prevents explosion hazards.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document anti-dusting agent as safety necessity; quantity must be trace levels per note (g)
• Oil-coated versions need solubility confirmation for food use
• MSDS must specify 'incidental additive' status to maintain pure compound classification