Citric Acid Trisodium Salt USP

USP grade citric acid trisodium salt is chemically identical to sodium citrate, specifically named under HTS 2918.15.1000. Used in hemodialysis solutions and as a chelating agent in pharma manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2918.14.00.00Lower: 41% vs 41.5%

If misidentified as parent citric acid

Pure citric acid (not salt) has separate specific heading; verify sodium content.

2847.00.00.00Lower: 38.7% vs 41.5%

If considered chelating preparation

Commercial chelating formulations classify under hydrogen peroxide preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Synonymous naming requires chemical formula verification on CoA to confirm HTS match

Alkalinity testing (passes test) mandatory for USP compliance

Avoid moisture exposure during shipping to maintain dihydrate stability

Related Products under HTS 2918.15.10.00

Sodium Citrate Dihydrate USP

Sodium citrate dihydrate is the hydrated form of trisodium citrate (C6H5Na3O7·2H2O), a sodium salt of citric acid classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as a salt of citric acid with alcohol function. It is widely used as a pharmaceutical buffering agent and anticoagulant in blood collection tubes.

Trisodium Citrate Powder BP

Trisodium citrate BP grade is a high-purity sodium salt of citric acid used in European pharmacopeia standards, falling under HTS 2918.15.1000 due to its classification as a citric acid salt. This fine white powder serves as a pH regulator in injectable formulations and effervescent tablets.

Pharma Grade Sodium Citrate Granules

Granular sodium citrate specifically manufactured for pharmaceutical applications, classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as the sodium salt of citric acid. These granules offer improved flowability for tablet compression and direct capsule filling in drug manufacturing.

Sodium Citrate FCC Grade

Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) grade sodium citrate is a purified trisodium citrate salt suitable for food and pharma applications, classified specifically under HTS 2918.15.1000. It functions as a sequestrant, emulsifier, and acidity regulator in beverages and processed foods.

Monosodium Citrate Fine Powder

Monosodium citrate (NaH2C6H5O7), the acid sodium salt of citric acid, technically falls under HTS 2918.15.1000 as it's specified for sodium citrate broadly, though primarily trisodium. Used as dough conditioner in baking and acidity regulator.

Sodium Citrate with Stabilizer

Sodium citrate containing minimal stabilizer (per Chapter Note 29(f)) remains classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as the additions are necessary for preservation/transport only. Used in effervescent formulations where caking prevention is critical.