Food-Grade Citric Acid Powder from China
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 — 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
• 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