Ferrous Citrate from Germany
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.
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
• Provide iron content assay certificates; ensure supplement labeling compliance; distinguish from Chapter 28 inorganic iron salts by organic acid component