Citric Acid for Beverage Industry from China
High-purity citric acid specifically for beverage acidification and preservation falls under HTS 2918.14.00.00 as the chemically defined citric acid compound. It provides tartness in sodas, sports drinks, and juices while chelating metals. Meets chapter requirements for separate organic compounds without disqualifying additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Specify 'beverage grade' on commercial invoice; pair with solubility test results (should dissolve fully in water)
• Comply with 21 CFR 184.1033 for GRAS affirmation; provide supplier GMP certification