Citric Acid Monosodium Salt from Germany
Monosodium citrate acts as an acidulant and buffering agent in foods, particularly soft drinks and gelled desserts. HTS 2918.15.5000 covers this partial salt of citric acid as 'other' esters/salts.
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
• pH specification documentation needed; food grade certification; distinguish from full trisodium salt forms