Food Grade Gluconic Acid Liquid from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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