Gluconic Acid Fermentation Grade from Canada
Technical gluconic acid produced via glucose fermentation for use in microbial media and bioprocessing. HTS 2918.16.10.00 as pure organic acid meeting chapter purity requirements.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include fermentation process validation showing Aspergillus niger origin if requested
• Test for residual glucose <0.5% to maintain pure acid classification
• Biotech importers should reference cGMP status documentation