Citric Acid Technical Grade from Canada
Technical grade citric acid (99% purity) for industrial uses like detergents and metal cleaning is classified under HTS 2918.14.00.00 as the chemically defined compound. Lower purity than food/pharma grades but still meets chapter note (a) for separate organic compounds with impurities.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Declare 'technical grade' with impurity profile; heavy metals/sulfates limits less stringent than USP
• Suitable for non-food contact; pair with REACH compliance docs for EU-origin material
• Avoid food claims on labeling to prevent FDA scrutiny and potential reclassification