Sodium Citrate with Stabilizer from Germany
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.
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
• 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