Battery Grade Gluconic Acid from Germany
High purity gluconic acid for battery electrolyte formulations and metal plating baths. Classified under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as chemically defined carboxylic acid per chapter notes.
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
• Specify electrical conductivity specs in technical data sheet for end-use verification
• Confirm sulfate content <50 ppm for battery applications
• Classify based on acid content only, excluding any proprietary stabilizers