Food-Grade Citric Acid Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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