Food Grade Gluconic Acid Liquid from Germany
FCC-certified food grade gluconic acid liquid used as acidity regulator in beverages and dairy products. Falls under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as pure gluconic acid meeting Chapter 29 chemically defined compound requirements.
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
• Include FDA Food Chemical Codex certificate and kosher/halal certifications if claimed
• Declare heavy metals content (<10 ppm) per food grade specifications
• Prior FDA import alert review for acidulants from certain origins