Sodium Citrate FCC Grade from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• FCC certification required for food contact; provide heavy metals and arsenic test results (<3ppm)
• Distinguish from USP grade via end-use declaration to avoid pharma-specific documentation
• Bulk packaging over 25kg exempts from some food facility registration if pure chemical