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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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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