Gluconic Acid Chelating Agent Solution
30% gluconic acid solution marketed as industrial chelating agent for scale removal in boilers. Pure gluconic acid qualifies for HTS 2918.16.10.00 despite application labeling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains phosphonate synergists
Pickling preparations with multiple active ingredients classified in 3810.
If ferric gluconate complex form
Metal complexes classified by latest numerical heading per note 5(C)(3).
If multi-acid descaling blend
Mixtures of carboxylic acids treated as preparations, not individual compounds.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Marketing as 'chelating agent' doesn't change classification if purity meets Chapter 29 standards
• Test for metal content to confirm no coordination compounds formation per note 5(C)(3)
• IBC tote packaging requires spill containment certification
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