Food Grade Gluconic Acid Liquid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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