Citric Acid for Wine Making

Food-grade citric acid for wine acidification and deacidification cycles under HTS 2918.14.00.00. Adjusts pH in must and wine production while chelating excess metals. Pure compound status maintained for oenological use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2204.29Lower: 10% vs 41%

If added to finished wine imports

Wine products containing additives classified by alcohol content and type.

2918.15Lower: 13.7% vs 41%

If salts of citric acid like sodium citrate

Organic salts classified with the parent acid but different subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

TTB approval for wine additives (27 CFR 24.246); pair with FDA GRAS filing

Low heavy metal spec (<5ppm lead) critical for beverage alcohol

Dissolve rate testing—fine powder preferred for quick must integration

Related Products under HTS 2918.14.00.00

Citric Acid Monohydrate USP Grade

Citric acid monohydrate (C6H8O7·H2O) retains the core tricarboxylic acid structure with alcohol function, classified under HTS 2918.14.00.00 as the hydrated form of the pure compound. USP grade meets pharmaceutical standards for purity and is used in effervescent tablets and syrups. The water of hydration does not alter its classification per chapter notes.

Pharmaceutical Citric Acid Anhydrous BP

BP-grade anhydrous citric acid for pharmaceutical applications is classified under HTS 2918.14.00.00 due to its pure tricarboxylic acid with alcohol function. Used as buffering agent in injectables, effervescent formulations, and vitamin C production. British Pharmacopoeia standards confirm its status as a separate chemically defined compound.

Granular Citric Acid with Stabilizer

Granular citric acid with added stabilizer (per note f) for preservation during transport remains under HTS 2918.14.00.00. The anticaking agent is minimal and necessary, not rendering it for specific use. Ideal for long-haul shipments to baking and confectionery industries.

Citric Acid Technical Grade

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.

Effervescent Citric Acid Base

Pure citric acid component for effervescent formulations (combined with bicarbonate) classified under HTS 2918.14.00.00 when imported separately. Provides the acid reaction for tablets and powders used in vitamin supplements. Remains a separate chemically defined compound.

Citric Acid for Cosmetics

Cosmetic-grade citric acid used for pH adjustment in lotions, shampoos, and peels falls under HTS 2918.14.00.00 as the pure organic compound with alcohol function. High purity ensures skin safety and stability in formulations.