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.

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.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41.5%

If stabilizer content exceeds Chapter Note 29(f) limits

Additives rendering product particularly suitable for specific use shift to preparations.

2918.15.50.00Lower: 38.7% vs 41.5%

If other stabilized citrate esters

Different citrate derivatives with stabilizers fall under general salts/esters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Stabilizer must be <1% and solely for preservation; document necessity to maintain pure compound status

Declare stabilizer composition; silicon dioxide or similar must not render product for specific use

Hygroscopicity testing required to justify stabilizer presence

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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.

EP Grade Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) grade trisodium citrate dihydrate meets stringent purity standards for medicinal use, classified under HTS 2918.15.1000. Essential for parenteral nutrition solutions and lyophilized injectables.