Monosodium Citrate Fine Powder from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify mono- vs tri-sodium on commercial invoice to avoid disputes over salt stoichiometry
• FCC grade requires pH range 3.5-3.8 verification for food applications
• Fine powder form needs dust control certification for safe handling