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Gluconic Acid pH Adjuster Concentrate from Canada

85% gluconic acid concentrate used as pH buffer in cosmetics and personal care formulations. Pure acid form qualifies for HTS 2918.16.10.00 classification.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Cosmetic grade requires heavy metals and microbial testing certificates

• Confirm no added preservatives that would create mixture classification

• INCI declaration as 'Gluconic Acid' supports pure compound status