Gluconic Acid Industrial Drums from Japan
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).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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