Monosodium Citrate Fine Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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