Gluconic Acid Industrial Drums
Bulk gluconic acid packaged in 55-gallon drums for manufacturing use in bottle washing and bottle rinse applications. Classified HTS 2918.16.10.00 as the pure acid, not a preparation for specific use per Chapter 29 note (e).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains >2% corrosion inhibitors
Anticorrosion preparations with additives exceed Chapter 29 purity limits.
If formulated as bottle washing detergent
Surface-active preparations shift to Chapter 34 classification.
If misdeclared as glycerol derivative
Different alcohol function compounds classified earlier in numerical order.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure drum packaging meets UN 3265 corrosive liquid requirements with proper placarding
• Provide manufacturing spec sheets showing <2% other organic acids to maintain pure compound status
• Calculate duties based on pure acid content, not total solution weight
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Gluconic Acid 50% Aqueous Solution
Gluconic acid in a 50% aqueous solution is a mild organic acid derived from glucose oxidation, classified under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as a chemically defined carboxylic acid with alcohol function. It is commonly used as a chelating agent in cleaning formulations and food processing.
D-Gluconic Acid Powder USP Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade D-gluconic acid powder meets USP standards for purity, classified under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as the pure carboxylic acid with alcohol function. Used in drug formulations and as a buffering agent in pharmaceuticals.
Technical Grade Gluconic Acid 99% Pure
High-purity technical grade gluconic acid at 99% concentration for industrial applications like metal cleaning and water treatment. Classified under HTS 2918.16.10.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Food Grade Gluconic Acid Liquid
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.
Pharma Gluconic Acid Crystals
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Gluconic Acid Chelating Agent Solution
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