Gluconic Acid Industrial Drums from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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