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2918.15.50.00/Citric Acid Monosodium Salt/Japan

Citric Acid Monosodium Salt from Japan

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 — 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%
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Import Tips

• pH specification documentation needed; food grade certification; distinguish from full trisodium salt forms