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D-Gluconic Acid Powder USP Grade from Germany

Pharmaceutical-grade D-gluconic acid powder meets USP standards for purity, classified under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as the pure carboxylic acid with alcohol function. Used in drug formulations and as a buffering agent in pharmaceuticals.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide USP certificate and stereochemical analysis confirming D-isomer purity for pharmaceutical import compliance

Declare exact assay percentage (>98%) to distinguish from technical grade under same HTS

Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for pharmaceutical intermediates