Food Grade Sodium Citrate Crystals from Japan
Crystalline food grade sodium citrate provides excellent solubility for beverage applications, classified under HTS 2918.15.1000 as the pure sodium salt. Used in soft drinks, powdered mixes, and dairy processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• GRAS affirmation required; reference 21 CFR 184.1193 for regulatory status
• Crystal size affects dissolution rate; document for food tech specifications
• Kosher/Halal certification increasingly required for food import markets