Sodium Citrate with Stabilizer from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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