Food-Grade Citric Acid Powder from Canada
Food-grade citric acid powder is the pure compound meeting FCC standards, classified under HTS 2918.14.00.00 for its carboxylic acid with alcohol function structure. Used as a souring agent in soft drinks, candies, and canned goods. Purity ≥99.5% ensures it remains a separate chemically defined organic compound.
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
• File FDA Prior Notice via ACE; include FCC cert and lot analysis for food safety verification
• Ensure kosher/halal certification if marketed as such; declare exact purity to avoid mixture classification