Gluconic Acid Chelating Agent Solution from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• 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