Gluconic Acid Chelating Agent Solution from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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