Disodium Citrate

Disodium citrate, a salt of citric acid, serves as a buffering agent in pharmaceuticals and as an emulsifying salt in processed cheese. Classified under HTS 2918.15.5000 as other citric acid salts per the chapter's last-in-numerical-order rule.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.7%+35.0%38.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.15.10.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.7%

If specifically enumerated in the 'other' exclusion list

Certain named salts have specific 10-digit breakout codes within the same heading.

2847.00.00.00Same rate: 38.7%

If containing hydrogen peroxide complexes

Peroxide formulations fall under Chapter 28 hydrogen peroxide headings.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 38.7%

If when used as synthetic organic brightening agent

Specific use formulations for optical applications are excluded to Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Include sodium analysis certificates; comply with GRAS affirmation for food use; avoid bulk packaging confusion with fertilizer grades

Related Products under HTS 2918.15.50.00

Sodium Citrate Dihydrate USP

Sodium citrate dihydrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, classified under HTS 2918.15.5000 as a salt of citric acid with alcohol function but without other oxygen function. It is a white crystalline powder widely used as a buffering agent, anticoagulant in blood collection tubes, and preservative in food products.

Tripotassium Citrate Monohydrate

Tripotassium citrate is a potassium salt of citric acid used in food as an acidity regulator and in pharmaceuticals as an alkalizing agent. It falls under HTS 2918.15.5000 as 'other' salts and esters of citric acid per Chapter 29 classification rules.

Ferrous Citrate

Ferrous citrate is an iron salt of citric acid used in nutritional supplements and as a food fortificant. It qualifies under HTS 2918.15.5000 as a metal salt of citric acid per Chapter 29 note (C)(1) classification with the organic acid component.

Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate FCC Grade

FCC-grade trisodium citrate dihydrate meets food chemical codex standards for use as a sequestrant and pH control agent in beverages and dairy products. HTS 2918.15.5000 covers this common food-grade salt of citric acid.

Calcium Citrate Tetrahydrate

Calcium citrate tetrahydrate serves as a calcium supplement and antacid, derived from citric acid and calcium hydroxide. Classified under HTS 2918.15.5000 as a carboxylic acid salt with alcohol function.

Magnesium Citrate Powder

Magnesium citrate powder functions as a laxative and nutritional supplement, formed from citric acid and magnesium sources. HTS 2918.15.5000 applies to this salt per Chapter 29 organic salt classification rules.